government systematically slaughtered the Navajo’s flocks, first in the 1860’s as an attack on the Navajo people and culture and again in the 1930’s as an attempt to control erosion. This breed of sheep has been the focus of a revitalization movement that became necessary after the U.S.
They are one of few North American sheep breeds as well as America’s first domestic sheep and have a rich cultural history, having been bred, raised, and developed by the Diné (Navajo), Pueblo, and Hispanic communities in the southwest U.S. Practically speaking, they are extremely hardy, browse as well as graze, lamb on range with very few problems, and are considered a tri-purpose breed (able to produce wool, meat, and dairy). Navajo-Churro sheep are a desirable breed, having many distinguishing advantages.
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