In order for a sheep to be registered with the American Romeldale/CVM Association (ARCA):
- Sheep must be purebred with pedigree traceable to the original Sexton and/or Eidman flocks
- Owner must be a member of ARCA in good standing at the time of registration
Romeldale/CVM Breed Standard
The Romeldale/CVM is a dual purpose breed of sheep known for fine, soft wool, extremely high yield and uniformity of the fleece, as well as for cutability that is superior to other white faced breeds.
Note: CVMs are subject to the same breed standard as Romeldales EXCEPT markings and color.
Generally open faced, although some wool on the forehead and cheeks is allowed.
Eyes should be large, clear and alert with ears medium in size and generally horizontal.
Sturdy and well boned with a long straight back.
Neck and shoulders should be largely free of skin folds.
Legs should be strong, medium in length, with pasterns strong and upright.
Sheep should move well with a free, easy walk.
Weigh 225-275 pounds.
Rams should be virile breeders, able to cover more than the average number of ewes.
Rams should appear strongly masculine.
Weigh 140-175 pounds.
Ewes should be excellent mothers, who are very protective and have enough milk to easily raise twins.
They are prolific and long-lived, and they should have a feminine appearance.
Twinning and ease of lambing are part of the breed emphasis.
If left with the ram, ewes have been known to breed while still suckling lambs.
Fleece/Wool Standard
Each sheep grows an average of 6 to 12 pounds of wool annually, with an average yield of 65%.
Fleece should be bright, dense and uniform from front to britch.
Belly wool shall only be allowed on the belly.
Staple length averages 3 to 6 inches.
Bradford count of 60 to 64 or the Range for Average Fiber Diameter 24.94 to 20.60 um.
The wool is soft and can be worn next to the skin.
The wool should have a well defined crimp from base to tip.
No kemp or hair present.
Colors and Patterns
White Romeldales should have entirely white fleeces.
They may have spots on their face, ears, or legs.
Natural Colored Romeldales can be solid, reverse badger, and can have spots (which are particularly prevalent on their faces).
They may also have darker legs than their body.
CVMs must have badger markings, including stripes from the muzzle to the eyes and/or dark legs and underbelly.
They may also have spots, but must have the badger pattern.
American Romeldale/CVM Association, Inc. 