Finnsheep and Finnish Landrace Breeders, Societies and Associations

Finnsheep Breeders Societies and Associations

International Finnsheep Registry

The IFR is more than a registry, serving the needs of Finnsheep producers. They serve as an educational resource for those seeking to learn more about one of the world's most versatile sheep breeds, and they respond positively to the needs of of their membership.

American Finnsheep Breeders' Association

Finnsheep, or Finnish Landrace, as they are known in their native country of Finland were first imported to north America by the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1966.

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This sheep breed belongs to the short tailed landraces, which are genetically nearer to the wild sheep than most of the domestic European sheep breeds. The determined breeding of Finnsheep started after the foundation of the Finnish Sheep Breeding association in 1918.

Australian Finnsheep Breeders' Association

The Australian Finnsheep Breeders' Association promotes the breed, and focuses on the relevance of both purebred Finnsheep and Finnsheep composites in the Australian Sheep Flock.