East Friesian

The East Friesian is a breed of sheep originating from East Frisia in northern Germany. The breed originated from the Friesland area in northern Germany and Holland. The Friesian sheep breeds are a heathland type sheep, the land environment in much of Frisia .East Friesians have pink noses and their heads and legs are clear of wool. Their heads are naturally polled. They generally have pale hooves. The most distinctive feature of an East Friesian is its tail, which is described as a "rat-tail" because it is thin and free of wool.