In the 1860’s the Navajo Churro population was nearly destroyed as part of the U.S. Government’s efforts to subjugate the Navajo people. Attempts to control rangeland erosion led to further slaughter of the flocks until by the mid 1930’s only about 450 remained. An effort was made to protect the breed from extinction, especially among the traditional herders and weavers of the Southwest and the population now numbers around 6,000.
Navajo Churros have a double coated fleece. The fine, soft inner coat provides insulation and the long, coarse outer coat protects the inner coat from dust and dirt while repelling rain and snow. The fleece is admired by collectors of textiles for its luster, silky hand, variety of natural color and durability.
The flavor of the meat is incomparably superior; it has a distinctive sweet taste with a surprisingly low fat content. Guests at our Wyoming ranch appreciate the fine lamb we serve and we use some of the skins for seat savers and saddle blankets.
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