Jaguaribe
Jaguaribe is a municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil. With an area of 1,877.062 square kilometers (724.738 sq mi), of which 4.3076 square kilometres (1.6632 sq mi) is urban, it is located 244 km from Fortaleza, the state capital, and 1,495 km from Brasília, the federal capital. Its population in the 2022 demographic census was 33,726 inhabitants, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), ranking as the 56th most populous municipality in the state of Ceará.
| Life Span | 10-12 years |
| Weight | 45-160 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Jaguaribe
Finding a responsible Jaguaribe breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells sheeps commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Jaguaribe. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Jaguaribes appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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