A French breed of sheep known for high-quality wool and meat production, originating from the Berry region of France.
From Berrichon, relating to Berry (Berri), a historical region in central France. The -on ending indicates origin from a place. Named after the region where the breed developed over centuries.
The Berrichon is one of France's oldest sheep breeds, and French sheep farmers have been selectively breeding them since the Middle Ages to get the perfect balance of wool and meat—they're basically the result of centuries of ovine engineering!
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