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Longwool breeds are characterised by their lack of horns, large size/frame, long wool with a silvery and glistening appearance.  They have a heavy, long fleece and all-white face and legs.  They are typically used to crossbreed with draft hill ewes.  Compared to hill sheep, they are faster growing.  

Longwool breeds are characterised by their lack of horns, large size/frame, long wool with a silvery and glistening appearance.  They have a heavy, long fleece and all-white face and legs.  They are typically used to crossbreed with draft hill ewes.  Compared to hill sheep, they are faster growing.

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*The Border Leicester ewe has a good maternal instinct and is moderately prolific.   

*The Border Leicester ewe has a good maternal instinct and is moderately prolific.   

*The chief uses of wool are hosiery, dress fabrics, lining materials and hand-knitting wool.  

*The chief uses of wool are hosiery, dress fabrics, lining materials and hand-knitting wool.  

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==Bluefaced Leicester==

==Bluefaced Leicester==

*They are free of wool on their head, neck, belly and legs.  

*They are free of wool on their head, neck, belly and legs.  

*The Bluefaced Leicester ewe is prolific and has very good milking ability to match this.

*The Bluefaced Leicester ewe is prolific and has very good milking ability to match this.

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[[Category:Sheep Breeds]]

[[Category:Sheep Breeds]]