There are many Norwegian Wools. but two that come to mind are the Old
Norwegian and the Spaelsau sheep breeds.

http://www.sheep-isle.dk/

Be sure and click on the english flag
and here are some pictures as well on this site....

http://www.magick.net/freyavik/kjeld.htm
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Here is the Oklahoma State URL for "Old Norwegian". It was written by my
friend Trygve who lives off the coast of Norway on a smaller island with his
Old Norwegian Sheep.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/oldnorwegian/

....and another url written by Trygve
http://www.rala.is/beta/24%20Old%20wild%20sheep.htm


I think the thing that they have in common is the naturally occuring short
tail at birth and many times a dual coated fleece...You will find this as
well in the Shetland breed, the Faroes Island and the Greenlandic breed as
well.  Most of these sheep are where they are as a result of travel by the
Vikings...and yes they are related to the Icelandic Sheep as well.  There
are many colors, patterns and fleece textures.  Spinning of this wool makes
for heavy warm articles of clothing-especially if spun in the grease.

Here is another URL that deals with Northern European Sheep breeds...enjoy
it.  There is so much to learn of these breeds, from meat to milk to fleece.
They are amazing!!!
http://www.rala.is/beta/mapnord.htm

Regards,
Yvonne in Oregon

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