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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== |
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| *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== |
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| *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. |