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1 Is this a Sheep?

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3 Originated in Europe Medium-sized breed with high quality, white wool Most popular white-faced breed in the United States Horned and polled varieties exist Light weight fleece 7-8lb

4 Originated in Hampshire, England
Black face and legs Mild demeanor Polled Good Milkers 137% lamb crop 7-8 lbs med-fine wool

5 Developed in England Well suited to farm flock production Gray face with white body Small, low set body Polled Fleece is 5-7 lbs Adapted to wet conditions

6 Originated in England Most popular breed in the US today Produce large amounts of meat White with black faces and legs 150% or better lamb crop Produce lean, muscular carcass Fleece is 8-10 lbs

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8 Originated in England The largest breed of sheep Long-wooled breed White faces Pronounced forelock between the ears

9 Originated in Spain Shipped to France in 1801 White in color Fleece 8-18 pounds

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11 Fleece pounds Not overly prolific but largest white face breed Developed by the US Department of Ag Developed to thrive on Western ranges


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