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==Scottish Blackface== <!----Write below this line--->
==Scottish Blackface== <!----Write below this line--->
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[[File:Scottish blackface.jpg|Scottish blackface|200px|right]]
*Scottish Blackface are the more numerous breed in the United Kingdom. The breed originated in Great Britain but is now used in the USA and Ireland as well.
*Scottish Blackface are the more numerous breed in the United Kingdom. The breed originated in Great Britain but is now used in the USA and Ireland as well.
*The ‘Blackie’, as it’s often called, can also be sub-divided into 3 types, which differ slightly in size and appearance – the types are known as Perth, Lanark and Northumberland.
*The ‘Blackie’, as it’s often called, can also be sub-divided into 3 types, which differ slightly in size and appearance – the types are known as Perth, Lanark and Northumberland.
*Scottish Blackface have large horns, a roman nose, and unusual black and white facial markings. The fleece is white, long and coarse. The legs are usually black or black and white and are free from wool.
*Scottish Blackface have large horns, a roman nose, and unusual black and white facial markings. The fleece is white, long and coarse. The legs are usually black or black and white and are free from wool.
* Scottish Blackface wool is used primarily in carpet making or in mattresses.
* Scottish Blackface wool is used primarily in carpet making or in mattresses.
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==Swaledale== <!----Write below this line--->
==Swaledale== <!----Write below this line--->
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[[File: Swaledale.jpg|Swaledale|200px|right]]
*The Swaledale hill breed originated in the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale.
*The Swaledale hill breed originated in the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale.
*The upper part of a Swaledale face is dark complexioned while the muzzle is white/grey or mealy in colour. Swaledale sheep have large, curled horns.
*The upper part of a Swaledale face is dark complexioned while the muzzle is white/grey or mealy in colour. Swaledale sheep have large, curled horns.
*The ewes make excellent mothers and are known for being able to rear lambs well, even in adverse conditions.
*The ewes make excellent mothers and are known for being able to rear lambs well, even in adverse conditions.
*They are known for producing good mutton and wool.
*They are known for producing good mutton and wool.
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==Welsh Mountain== <!----Write below this line--->
==Welsh Mountain== <!----Write below this line--->
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[[File:White Welsh Mountain sheep.jpg|White Welsh Mountain sheep|200px|right]]
*The Welsh Mountain is a hill breed from Wales.
*The Welsh Mountain is a hill breed from Wales.
*Like the Scottish Blackface there are different types that differ in size and appearance – the types are known as White, Badger Face, Balwen, Black and South Wales. The White Welsh Mountain type are the most common variant.
*Like the Scottish Blackface there are different types that differ in size and appearance – the types are known as White, Badger Face, Balwen, Black and South Wales. The White Welsh Mountain type are the most common variant.
*Rams usually have horns while the ewes are usually polled.
*Rams usually have horns while the ewes are usually polled.
*They have fleece covering except for their head and legs.
*They have fleece covering except for their head and legs.
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==Cheviot== <!----Write below this line--->
==Cheviot== <!----Write below this line--->
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[[File:Cheviot ewe and lamb.jpg|Cheviot ewe and lamb|200px|right]]
*The Cheviot is a hill breed that originated in the Cheviot hills in the Scottish Borders.
*The Cheviot is a hill breed that originated in the Cheviot hills in the Scottish Borders.
*Like the Scottish Blackface there are different types – North Country and South Country Cheviot.
*Like the Scottish Blackface there are different types – North Country and South Country Cheviot.
*Like many hill breeds the Cheviot is hardy and has very strong maternal instincts.
*Like many hill breeds the Cheviot is hardy and has very strong maternal instincts.
*Cheviot wool is used for wool coats, blankets, rugs and hosiery yarns.
*Cheviot wool is used for wool coats, blankets, rugs and hosiery yarns.
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