This group is open to anyone interested in the Coopworth breed of sheep.
Coopworth sheep are a medium sized, dual purpose, longwool breed, with an alert but quiet disposition, developed at Lincoln University in New Zealand during the 1950's and 1960's under the direction of Dr. I. E. Coop.
Border Leicester rams were bred to Romney ewes, and the offspring were selected on individual performance, resulting in a ewe that easily lambs twins or triplets and raises them unassisted. Coopworths were first imported to the United States and Canada in the late 1970's and are still a rare breed in North America. Coopworth fleece is popular with handspinners who find the wool easy to spin.
Both white and natural colored Coopworths are accepted for registration in The American Coopworth Registry.