One famous sheep's determination to avoid shearing has become the stuff of fairy tales.

Sheep evades being sheared for 6 years - and looks awesome!! (Image Modern Farmer) http://t.co/zqbQSI4ieY http://t.co/gcgYGVFFiV

A Merino sheep named Shrek was one of 17,000 sheep on a wool farm in New Zealand.

But Shrek decided to dodge shearing for 6 whole years. He eluded his owners by hiding in a cave.

When he was found, in 2004, he was not immediately recognized as a sheep, according to the BBC. There was enough wool on 10-year-old Shrek to produce 20 men's suits (approximately 60 pounds).