California Red Sheep, 8”x8’, oil on canvas, framed and ready to hang.

The California Red sheep breed was created by Robert Mock in the mid-1970s through a selective breeding program, crossing Tunis, Barbados Blackbelly, and Rambouillet sheep to develop a breed suited for California's range conditions. California Red Sheep aid in fire mitigation by targeted grazing, consuming dry vegetation to create firebreaks and reduce fuel loads, effectively curbing wildfire risks in strategic areas.