The Pomeranian coarsewool sheep
The Pomeranian coarsewool sheep live predominantly in the rural areas of the Baltic Sea shore. They supposedly
stem from Rugen island, and then spread from Pomerania to Mecklenburg, Poland and Russia.
This kind of sheep is usually kept in small herds. For a long time, they were regarded as the typical domestic animal of the common folk, who only used its products for their home requirements. The Pomeranian coarsewool sheep is a frugal and robust breed, due to the fact that it had to live in the rough climate of the Baltic Sea and only fed from meagre sand soils. Especially during times of sparse food and overall disadvantageous living conditions, for example during and after the Second World War, this kind of sheep was very popular. Nevertheless, the textile industry's increasing demand for fine white wool and the stabilisation of agriculture after the Second World War very soon worked to supersede the Pomeranian coarsewool sheep in Germany. While its wool is silver to anthracite, the white merino wool, which was mainly produced in Spain, was increasingly demanded.
In 1982, some breeders on Rugen island succeeded in creating a genetic reserve and started to breed the Pomeranian coarsewool sheep in order to preserve this kind. The UN resolution for the preservation of rare domestic species demands its preservation and continued existence. The stock has been constantly growing up to now, its preservation nevertheless is not secured yet. By employing the animals for the use of landscape conservancy, their future shall be saved.
This kind of sheep is usually kept in small herds. For a long time, they were regarded as the typical domestic animal of the common folk, who only used its products for their home requirements. The Pomeranian coarsewool sheep is a frugal and robust breed, due to the fact that it had to live in the rough climate of the Baltic Sea and only fed from meagre sand soils. Especially during times of sparse food and overall disadvantageous living conditions, for example during and after the Second World War, this kind of sheep was very popular. Nevertheless, the textile industry's increasing demand for fine white wool and the stabilisation of agriculture after the Second World War very soon worked to supersede the Pomeranian coarsewool sheep in Germany. While its wool is silver to anthracite, the white merino wool, which was mainly produced in Spain, was increasingly demanded.
In 1982, some breeders on Rugen island succeeded in creating a genetic reserve and started to breed the Pomeranian coarsewool sheep in order to preserve this kind. The UN resolution for the preservation of rare domestic species demands its preservation and continued existence. The stock has been constantly growing up to now, its preservation nevertheless is not secured yet. By employing the animals for the use of landscape conservancy, their future shall be saved.
Müritz National Park
Müritz National Park Preserving nature - The national park idea Bog biotopes The "Zartwitz Cabin" The Pomeranian coarsewool sheep
