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*They are naturally polled.
*They are naturally polled.
*The white fleece of the Suffolk is short with close fibre, and provides wool for hosiery, hand-knitting wools, tweeds, flannel, felts and dress fabrics.
*The white fleece of the Suffolk is short with close fibre, and provides wool for hosiery, hand-knitting wools, tweeds, flannel, felts and dress fabrics.
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==Texel==
==Texel==
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*They have a distinct short and wide face with a black nose. They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
*They have a distinct short and wide face with a black nose. They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
* The Texel is a highly adaptable breed that has been bred for muscle development and leanness.
* The Texel is a highly adaptable breed that has been bred for muscle development and leanness.
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==Charollais==
==Charollais==
*Their fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs.
*Their fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs.
*The Charollais ewe has strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs.
*The Charollais ewe has strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs.
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==Dorset Down==
==Dorset Down==
*The Dorset Down ewe can produce early maturing lambs.
*The Dorset Down ewe can produce early maturing lambs.
*Their wool is used for hosiery, fine knitting wools, flannel and dress fabrics.
*Their wool is used for hosiery, fine knitting wools, flannel and dress fabrics.
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==Beltex==
==Beltex==
*The Beltex, originally called the Belgian Texel, originated from Belgium where Texel breeders selected double-muscling traits. This breed is now used extensively in many countries.
*The Beltex, originally called the Belgian Texel, originated from Belgium where Texel breeders selected double-muscling traits. This breed is now used extensively in many countries.