The publication covers the origin and biological characteristics of sheep, assessment of the quality of wool of sheep and goats, sheepskin-fur raw materials, technology for the primary processing of wool and sheepskin. Especially relevant are the issues of proper processing of wool and sheepskin in peasant farms. The textbook is intended for students of colleges and technical schools studying in the specialties "Zootechnia" and "Technology of production and processing of agricultural products." It can be useful for practical workers and all farmers.