NAVAJO CHURRO SHEEP

A large, fluffy, shaggy dog lying on a dark-colored rug with a red stripe.
A large dog with long, curly, reddish-brown fur sitting on a wooden surface outside a building with brick wall and window.

Churros, for short, are the primary breed of sheep that I tan the hides of. I choose to tan their hides to not only raise awareness of their presence in the Southwest, but also because their wool is absolutely gorgeous. I purchase hides directly from shepards in the Southwest.

Check out these resources below to learn about the history of Navajo Churro Sheep and the journey they’ve been on with Diné people.

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https://handwovenmagazine.com/the-dine-their-sheep-and-a-tale-of-survival/

https://www.navajosheepproject.org/navajo-churro-history

https://www.navajo-churrosheep.com/americas-first-sheep/

https://livestockconservancy.org/navajo-churro-sheep/