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==Beltex==
==Beltex==
[[File:Beltex Sheep near Whygill - geograph.org.uk - 209731.jpg|Beltex Sheep near Whygill - geograph.org.uk - 209731|200px|right]]
*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.
* The Beltex is a white-faced breed with no wool on its legs or head. There may be black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head.
* The Beltex is a white-faced breed with no wool on its legs or head. There may be black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head.
*They have a short and wide face. They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
*They have a short and wide face. They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
*Beltex has distinctively large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots.
*Beltex has distinctively large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots.
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