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The breed's adaptability to most environments and their dual-purpose nature led to them quickly becoming a popular breed. In 1884 the American Shropshire Registry was formed and by the turn of the 20th century the Shropshire was the most numerous breed of sheep in the United States. 4-H Shropshire sheep, recently shorn. Circa 1940s
The Clun Forest is a breed of domestic sheep originating from the area surrounding the Clun Forest in Shropshire, England. [ 3] Similar to many of the British breeds of upland sheep, Clun Forest are hardy, adaptable, good foragers, and are long–lived. [ 3] With sleek heads and wide pelvic structures, Clun Forest ewes lamb easily. [ 4]
Ryeland sheep. The Ryeland is one of the oldest English sheep breeds going back seven centuries when the monks of Leominster in Herefordshire bred sheep and grazed them on the rye pastures, giving them their name. It was introduced into Australia in 1919 and are classified as an endangered breed by the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia and also ...
The Cotswold is a British breed of domestic sheep. It originates in, and is named for, the Cotswold hills of the southern midlands of England. It is a large long-woollen sheep, and is kept as a dual-purpose breed, providing both meat and wool. [4] It is a rare breed: in 2021 it was listed as "at risk" on the watchlist of the Rare Breeds ...
The Lincoln is the largest British sheep, developed specifically to produce the heaviest, longest and most lustrous fleece of any breed in the world. Great numbers were exported to many countries to improve the size and wool quality of their native breeds. The versatile fleece is in great demand for spinning, weaving and many other crafts.
A Leicester Longwool at Colonial Williamsburg. The Leicester Longwool is an English breed of sheep. Alternative names for the breed include: Leicester, Bakewell Leicester, Dishley Leicester, English Leicester, Improved Leicester and New Leicester. It was originally developed by 18th-century breeding innovator Robert Bakewell.
Wales. Wool colour. White. Sheep. Ovis aries. The Llanwenog is a breed of domestic sheep originating in Wales. It was developed in the 19th century from the (now extinct) Llanllwni, the Shropshire, Welsh Mountain, and Clun Forest breeds. The Llanwenog's native locale is the Teifi Valley, in western Wales, but it has since spread into other areas.
W. Wensleydale sheep. Whiteface Dartmoor. Whitefaced Woodland. Wiltshire Horn. Categories: Sheep breeds originating in the United Kingdom. Animal breeds originating in England. Sheep breeds by country of origin.