The head is finely shaped, without wool and both ewes and rams are hornless. The body has a generous length with a level back and a slightly dropping croup. The tail is short. Slender legs free from wool. Head and legs are black, white markings sometimes appear on the head. The colour of the fleece varies from light grey to dark grey. 
Average weight is 60 – 70 kg for the ewes, and 70 – 90 kg for the rams.
The Gotland Sheep in 5-6 months will ideally be able to produce 2 lambs weighing  approximately 35 – 45 kg each (live weight), but of course, this can vary in flocks and different parts of the country.

The carcass must have good proportions, especially on the back, haunch and shoulder – the meat is lean, tender and close textured. 
The carcass has a weight of 17 – 24 kg. The colour of the fleece must be uniform pure and clear, light to dark grey. The curl must have a regular S-shaped wavy apperance over the whole fleece with a three dimensional character.  The wool from the Gotland Sheep is lustrous, soft and curly, which gives the yarn a beautiful colour and a silky lustre and softness.