I got 2 Icelandic sheep last week! They're a primitive breed brought to Iceland by Vikings over 1000 years ago. They are smart and have retained much of their wild ancestors instincts, because they were mostly turned out into the wild to fend for themselves, and then rounded up once a year for meat and shearing. Nowadays, we're a little more involved in raising them than that. They are raised for meat, milk, wool, and I will be tanning the lamb skins, making them a quad-purpose sheep. (though, s

182K views · 990 reactions | Encounter one of the world's purest breeds of sheep as The Trip Sisters make their way through the charming Icelandic countryside. | National Geographic Travel | Facebook

For 1100 years, the Icelandic sheep has forged it's own network of paths across Iceland. You might have mistaken them for man made hiking trails while travelling in Iceland, but they are actually made by flocks of sheep treading the same path for hundreds of years. | Icelandic Lamb

Did you know that Icelandic sheep run wild in the highlands all summer? ☀️ 🌱 They stay indoors all winter, protected from the harsh weather ❄️ 🌬️ During fall we have the annual sheep gathering called "rettir" where the farmers hike, drive, and ride around in the highlands to make sure that no sheep are left behind in the mountains 🐑 🏔️ | Guide to Iceland

Icelandic sheep, isolated for over a thousand years, produce lopi wool with two natural layers that trap heat, block wind, and repel moisture. From Viking times to today, the Lopapeysa remains a symbol of survival, sustainability, and Icelandic heritage. 🐑❄️ #icelandicheritage #iceland #icelandicsweater #lopapeysa #icelandparadisetours | Iceland Paradise Tours