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Breeds of Sheep
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2. Cheviot Originated in Scotland Resistant to cold, windy conditions
White, wool free faces
Long wool type
Tend to be resistant to worms and footrot
2nd Smallest Breed

3. Columbia Developed by the US Department of Ag
Developed to thrive on Western ranges
Produce medium wool and large amounts of meat
Large

4. Corriedale Developed in New Zealand & Australia Dual purpose breed
Produces bulky, high density wool
Most popular breed in South America
Large

5. Dorset Originated in England Medium-sized High quality, white wool
Most popular white-faced breed in the United States
Horned and polled varieties exist

6. Hampshire Originated in Hampshire, England Black face and legs
Most Popular in Illinois
Large Breed
Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck over the forehead

7. Shropshire Originated in England Medium Sized
One of the better dual-purpose breed
White with black face, ears, and feet

8. Oxford Originated in England Meat-type breed
White with black ears and bridge of nose
Medium in Size

9. Rambouillet Originated in France Shipped to France in 1801
White in color
Largest Breed of Sheep
Most Popular in U.S.

10. Southdown Developed in England Well suited to farm flock production
Gray face with white body
Adapted to wet conditions
Smallest Breed

11. Suffolk Originated in England Most popular breed in the US today
Produce large amounts of meat
White with black faces and legs
2nd Most Popular in IL
Large Breed

12. Jacob Originated in England Two, four, or six horns
Black, Brown and white fleece
Fleece is highly sought after
Unimproved breed
Oldest Breed