These little sheep have qualities that endear them to all who see them. First, they are gentle and quiet sheep. Neither the males or females have horns. They do not wander or bother fences nor do they attempt to jump them.  Having been bred for so many years to be tolerant of small areas, they do not require a large pasture, although they have plenty of room to roam here at Sugar Creek Farm. 

They have strong flocking instincts and do not do well as singles; therefore they are usually sold in pairs.  They do well with other non-aggressive livestock such as our Alpacas and offer diversity to any breeding program.   They truly fit in with the peaceful nature of Sugar Creek Farm and Inn.

Ewes are good mothers who often have twins. They require protection from predators and adequate shelter in cold weather.

Like the Alpacas, they are an ancient breed and are not prone to many of the modern sheep problems and are resistant to foot rot. Baby Dolls are cared for as other sheep - regular worming, foot trimming, yearly shearing and vaccination, covers most of their care and treatment.   Their small size makes working with them very easy.  Like working with other sheep, when they are set on their behinds, they will sit passively while you trim their feet and or give them vaccinations.

Their wool is short stapled and fine. It grades at about 55-60, and spinners enjoy working with the wool. Fleece test at 19- 20 microns, which puts it in the class of cashmere. It has more barbs per inch than any other wool types and makes it ideal to blend with either angora rabbit or angora goat for spinning.  Baby Dolls have attractive teddy bear faces and make very gentle pets, ideal companions for children, the handicapped, and older folks who do not want to deal with large stock but don't want to be without sheep. The miniature animal enthusiast regards them as collectors items. They are lovely little lawn ornaments and can fit most anywhere. A large city lot can easily accommodate a pair.  The Baby Dolls have proven themselves to be a sound financial investment. Most breeders sell out of lambs early and the demand exceeds the supply. They are priced comparatively with the other rarer and miniature sheep.