<P> The Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool . The breed originated in Portugal , but the modern Merino was domesticated in New Zealand and Australia . Today , Merinos are still regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep . Poll Merinos have no horns ( or very small stubs , known as scurs ) , and horned Merino rams have long , spiral horns which grow close to the head . </P>
<P> The Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool . The breed originated in Portugal , but the modern Merino was domesticated in New Zealand and Australia . Today , Merinos are still regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep . Poll Merinos have no horns ( or very small stubs , known as scurs ) , and horned Merino rams have long , spiral horns which grow close to the head . </P>
what is the name of the most famous sheep in australia
what is the name of the most famous sheep in australia
Merino
Merino