[Jacob-list] range of Jacobs in North America

[Robvcas at aol.com]

Does anyone know if there are Jacobs in Mexico ?  I've been thinking of the 
differences between what we call "the American Jacob",  (which is really the 
North American Jacob to include Canada), and the English (European) Jacobs.  
The original Canadian and American imports have spread widely across the 
continent judging by this list and the breed registries, and I wonder just 
how far they've gone.  Its interesting to me that there is still such a 
difference in Jacob style between here and "across the pond"  I know efforts 
are being made by some  breeders to maintain early import strains, but I 
wonder if there will eventually be a blended style with less variation from 
animal to animal as we buy and sell sheep across the continent.  As purebred 
Jacobs become more easily available, it seems there would  also be less 
outcrossing to other breeds, resulting in a more common style.   Just some 
idle musings to bring some noise to this quiet list !  Robin Casasanto
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