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	Karakul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Karakul is a breed of domesticated sheep.
		Hailing from the desert regions of Central Asia, the Karakul is renowned for its ability to forage and thrive under extremely harsh living conditions.
		Karakul is relatively coarse fiber used for outer garment and for felting.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karakul (198 words)

	News, Karakul Lamb (Ovis aries platyura). International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) for Fur Fashion, Fur Style, ...
		The Karakul lamb pelt is distinctive for its softness, its water-silk markings and lustrous, wavy curls.
		Karakul sheep are bred for their milk, meat, fleece and pelt.
		Karakul lambskins are typically used for full fur garments, such as coats and skirts, and as trimming, edging, lining and for accessories.
	www.iftf.com /iftf_3_2_3.php?id= (721 words)

	American Livestock Breeds Conservancy: Karakul (American) Sheep (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Karakul breed originated in Central Asia, and its name comes from the village of Kara Kul (or Black Lake), which lies in the Bokhara region between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan near the Caspian and Black Seas.
		Karakuls were imported to establish a pelt industry in the United States, but this effort was not successful, and the breed has always been relatively rare.
		The Karakul is a member of the family of fat-rumped and broad-tailed sheep.
	www.albc-usa.org /karakul.htm (449 words)

	AllRefer.com - Karakul sheep (Agriculture: Animals) - Encyclopedia
		Karakul sheep[kar´ukul] Pronunciation Key, breed native to central Asia.
		A large percentage of this lambskin is classified as Persian lamb, though it may also be called karakul, broadtail, krimmer, or astrakhan, according to the quality and tightness of the curl.
		The grown sheep are medium-sized and broad-tailed; their wool is a mixture of coarse and fine fibers, varying in color from fl to shades of tan and gray, and is used in making carpeting and other heavy fabrics.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/Karakuls.html (277 words)

	Karakul sheep on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		KARAKUL SHEEP [Karakul sheep], breed native to central Asia.
		Karakul sheep are raised in several countries of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
		Elizabeth Ann Brown visits with Evie, a Karakul sheep, in her barn, where she raises sheep and makes braided rugs from the wool at her Mt. Sterling, Kentucky farm.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/Karakuls.asp (404 words)

	RWP Zoo : Karakul Sheep
		The Karakul is a member of the family of fat-rumped and broad-tailed sheep, characterized by the deposit of fat at the base of the tail instead of throughout the body.
		Karakuls are medium in size, weighing 125 - 175 pounds.
		The coat of the Karakul Sheep consists of carpet wool - that is, a long lustrous outer coat and a fine, soft inner coat.
	www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org /what_to_see/north_america/northamerica_KarakulSheep.cfm (221 words)

	Karakul (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Karakul is possibly the oldest breed of domesticated sheep.
		The wool of the adult Karakul (a very strong fiber) was felted or spun into fabric for garments, footwear, carpets, and yurts, among other uses.
		Karakul lies in the valley of the Amu Darja River in the former emirate of Bokhara, West Turkestan.
	home.stny.rr.com /lizzykacres/KarakulHistory.html (345 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Karakul Sheep
		The Karakul is native to Central Asia and is named after a village called Karakul which lies in the valley of the Amu Darja River in the former emirate of Bokhara, West Turkestan.
		Karakuls withstand extremes of either hot or cold but they should have access to dry cover and be kept out of marshy pastures.
		The American Karakul Sheep Registry is a roster of the U.S. Karakuls to the degree that it is supported by the Karakul breeders.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/sheep/karakul (1088 words)

	Chap5
		Karakul wool is curly and of different colours; fl, brown, grey and whitish, though 80% of Karakul sheep are fl.
		Karakul sheep, being adapted to arid desert conditions, are not kept on the predominantly highland pastures of Kyrgyzstan.
		The depressed state of the Karakul industry in Turkmenistan has been exacerbated by the presidential decree in 2000 banning the slaughter of Karakul lambs until such time as the size of the breeding flock is signifcantly increased.
	www.ilri.cgiar.org /InfoServ/Webpub/fulldocs/WP45/Chap5.htm (4659 words)

	Bont voor Dieren
		Over 4.000.000 karakul lambs are being slaughtered each year to provide people with a fashionable coat, a collar, a pair of boots or even a swimsuit.
		Karakul lambs will be slaughtered 1 to maximum 3 days after their birth, because after this period they will lose their tight curls which decreases the value of their fur.
		According to the fur industry this foetal karakul lamb fur is from lambs that are prematurely born.
	www.bontvoordieren.nl /english/index.php?action=karakul (428 words)

	American Karakul Sheep Registry - About the Breed
		The Karakul sheep is a type of fat-tailed sheep, very common to the African and Asian continents, but considered a rare breed in the US and Canada.
		The pelts of the Karakul lambs are historically referred to as "Persian lamb" or "Broadtail".
		Karakuls possess a strong flocking instinct, and can be run on open range as well as in fenced pastures.
	www.karakulsheep.com /about.html (1472 words)

	KARAKUL SHEEP
		Released from quarantine in New Zealand in the mid-1990s were two sheep breeds –; the Karakul and the Awassi, representatives of fat-tailed (and fat-rumped) sheep characteristic of the Middle East as well as southern Asia and North Africa (although they were found as far south as the African Cape by the seventeenth century).
		The Karakul is the original 'Persian lamb' which has been known as a distinct breed for thousands of years.
		The meat of the Karakul is very lean and the breed's abundant milk supply is used for butter and cheese in some countries.
	www.rarebreeds.co.nz /karakul.html (439 words)

	Karakul Farming in Southern Namibia - Mesosaurus Fossil Site & Quiver Tree Dolerite Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Karakul sheep, commonly refered to as the "fl diamond of Namibia", is very well adapted to Namibia’s arid conditions.
		Seven karakul sheep, 4 ewes and 3 rams, were imported during 1907 from central Asia to Namibia.
		We only have fl and white karakul sheep, but grey and brown is also to be found.
	www.mesosaurus.com /pages/attractions/karakul.htm (103 words)

	NewsCentralAsia - Karakul Sheep – Luxury on Hoofs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Karakul (Black Lake) is named after a village of the same name that is situated along the banks of Amudarya River in Bukhara.
		Karakul lamb fur accounts for almost 12% of the world fur trade, second only to mink.
		Karakul gives three lamb crops in two years, bearing single calf in each pregnancy but occasionally carrying twins also.
	www.newscentralasia.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=311 (1466 words)

	Astrakhan: Hot "New" Fashion is the Same Old Cruelty
		It would seem clear that designers and retailers will continually find a way to repackage and remarket karakul and broadtail fur to an unsuspecting public—a public that has no idea how ugly the slaughter of lambs (and their mothers) can be.
		The HSUS found otherwise in a groundbreaking investigation, perhaps the first investigation ever to videotape a karakul farm in central Asia.
		What's more, contrary to the industry's claims that karakul lamb fur is merely a byproduct of meat production, HSUS investigators videotaped newborn lambs displayed as "samples" of pelt colors before being sent to their death.
	www.hsus.org /wildlife/wildlife_news/astrakhan_hot_new_fashion.html (1190 words)

	indieville: review: karakul - 00
		So what I got out of it is that Karakul as a three-piece band recorded a number of songs, and then Karakul as one guy, Mike Coleman, manipulated them on his computer and then released the deconstructed audio results.
		Karakul the trio certainly has a lot to offer, putting together melodic little pop pieces that sometimes are reminiscent of The Microphones' recent stuff (evident on "Blank Stare"), except with a darker, more electronic feel.
		Karakul the one guy, meanwhile, is more obviously heard at some parts of 00 than at others.
	www.indieville.com /reviews/karakul.htm (215 words)

	Ovcharka Dog Breeds Discussion Forum: Native livestock breeds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The typical Karakul sheep is fl, and legend has it that it got that way because it came from a fl lake.
		The wool of Karakul sheep is woven into thread to make carpets and fabrics, and is also found in the traditional hat, called chugurma, which men commonly wear in southern Uzbekistan.
		Except for the camel, the Karakul sheep is the only large mammal that can survive the harshness of desert living, traveling up to 35 kilometers each day to forage for food and water.
	www.ovcharka.org /cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=prev&topic=38&page=378 (824 words)

	Karakul lambs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		A flock of Karakul sheep recently gave birth to lambs at the Zoo.
		»» The Karakul is thought to be the oldest breed of domesticated sheep.
		»» The Karakul is considered a rare breed in the United States.
	www.kcconvention.com /kc150.nsf/web/karakul?opendocument (202 words)

	Karakul
		Karakul ("broadtail") is one of the oldest sheep breeds on earth.
		Karakul sheep provide a vital source of food and income for indigenous peoples in these extremely poor and remote regions.
		As documented by sworn affidavits from the producing regions, the sheep and lambs are killed in accordance with humane standards for their meat and other products including pelts, leather, wool (for carpets and felt) and tallow.
	www.furcommission.com /news/newsF02b.htm (730 words)

	Olympus Microscopy Resource Center: Polarized Light Microscopy Gallery - Persian Lamb Hair
		The Karakul is believed to be one of the oldest breeds of domesticated sheep.
		Of central Asian origin, the animal, which was originally utilized for a wide array of purposes, such as a source of meat, milk, tallow, and fiber, is extremely hardy and can adapt to life in harsh conditions.
		Activists, for instance, claim that Karakul newborns and fetuses, the pelts of which are referred to as broadtail lamb, are being slaughtered solely for their skins, which garner extremely high prices, but producers argue that the skins are only a byproduct of meat production.
	www.olympusmicro.com /galleries/polarizedlight/pages/persianlambsmall.html (325 words)

	Karakul Sheep Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
		The karakul sheep (Ovis aries) is a medium-sized sheep that is native to high-altitude areas in Central Asia; this sheep was named for a village in west Turkestan.
		Karakul sheep are one of the earliest breeds of domesticated sheep.
		Persian Lamb is the pelt of young Karakul sheep.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/mammals/sheep/karakul.shtml (287 words)

	Pine Lane Farm Karakuls-home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		We started raising sheep in 1982, with an old ewe we were told was a Karakul.
		Now we sell quality purebred registered Karakul breeding stock, from some of the rarest bloodlines in the country.
		Karakul sheep are athletic, elegant, fascinating creatures, perhaps more goat-like than ordinary sheep.
	www.plfkarakuls.com (191 words)

	Sheep Breeders Directory: Breeds/Karakul
		Pine Lane Farm Karakuls - Classic fat-tailed Karakuls; over 20 years of selective breeding for elegance, conformation, and fleece.
		Lambs with the classic Karakul appearance and size are sometimes available along with an occasional adult.
		The fleeces are beautiful double coated, typical of Karakuls, and are delightful for hand spinning.
	www.nebraskasheep.com /directory/Breeds/Karakul (331 words)

	Old Gjerpen Farm - Karakul
		Century, today the Karakul is a rare breed with approximately 2,000 in the U.S. Renown as the breed that produces Persian lamb, the elegance, grace and beauty of the Karakul set it apart from all other sheep breeds.
		OGF Karakul ewes are typically productive until 11 and 12-years old.
		The Karakul ewes are friendly, have great mothering instincts and abundant milk for fast growing lambs.
	www.oldgjerpenfarm.com /karakul.htm (173 words)

	Black Pines Sheep
		With their long, strong, lustrous and multicolored fiber, Karakul fleeces are an excellent choice for anything needing a durable hard wearing fiber, such as rugs, tapestries and saddle blankets.
		In recent years, the Karakul has been recognized for its lean carcass with excellent flavor and texture and is eagerly sought by the ethnic market.
		The Karakuls at Black Pines are registered with the American Karakul Sheep Registry.
	www.blackpinessheep.com /images/other.htm (982 words)

	KARAKUL Sheep Breeders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Another claimant for oldest, domesticated sheep, the Karakul takes its name from a village in the arid plains of West Turkestan, east of the Caspian Sea, an area of high altitude and low rainfall.
		The Karakul sheep was the traditional source of lambskin and wool for Persian carpets.
		First imported to Canada at the turn of the century to serve the fur trade, it is now the only fat-tailed sheep in Canada and produces a long, lean, carcass that appeals to the gourmet meat trade.
	www.wool.ca /english/docs/0/1278/1310.asp (168 words)

	Karakul
		I am familiar with the situation in the individual republics of the USSR and give a true picture of the slaughtering of Karakul lambs and sheep from my own experience.
		The Karakul sheep in the USSR are held in flocks on free pastures.
		These statements are representative for the Karakul breeding and the production of Karakul fuskins in the USSR resp.
	www.furcommission.com /news/newsF02c.htm (400 words)

	Karakul
		Almost 200 Karakuls were imported into the US and Canada between 1908 and 1936.
		Dr. CC Young is credited with the first Karakul importation in 1909, and FE Dawley, AG Granger, Alex Albright, and Peter Swartz are credited with being the pioneer improvers of the breed.
		The wet climate was not as "fur-minded" as expected; the fogs made it the worst place in America for a flock of sheep raised in a dry climate and at an altitude of over 5,000 feet [1,524 m].
	home.stny.rr.com /lizzykacres/DawleyHistory.html (901 words)

	Fur Is Dead > Features > Karakul Lamb Fur: Cruelty on the Catwalk
		Because their unique, highly prized curly fur begins to unwind and straighten within three days of birth, many karakul lambs are slaughtered when they are only 1 or 2 days old.
		In order to get a karakul fetus’s hide—called “broadtail” in the industry and valued for its exceptional smoothness—the mother’s throat is slit and her stomach slashed open to remove the developing lamb.
		The fur industry tries to justify karakul lamb fur as a byproduct, but with a single karakul lamb coat selling for up to $12,000 and “broadtail” fetus coats fetching as much as $25,000, it’s little surprise that the mother sheep and her baby’s skinned carcass are usually regarded simply as trash.
	www.furisdead.com /feat-karakul.asp (355 words)

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