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==Lleyn== | ==Lleyn== | ||
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*The Lleyn originated from the Lleyn peninsula in Wales. | *The Lleyn originated from the Lleyn peninsula in Wales. | ||
*Lleyn are naturally polled with a white or cream colour fleece. | *Lleyn are naturally polled with a white or cream colour fleece. | ||
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*This breed has become more popular in recent years due to its versatility for lowland or upland breeding. | *This breed has become more popular in recent years due to its versatility for lowland or upland breeding. | ||
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==Clun Forest== | ==Clun Forest== | ||
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*The Clun Forest originated from Shropshire in England. | *The Clun Forest originated from Shropshire in England. | ||
*They are a docile breed that have a distinct face that is dark rich in colour, narrow and free from wool; except for a wollen top knot on the top of the head. | *They are a docile breed that have a distinct face that is dark rich in colour, narrow and free from wool; except for a wollen top knot on the top of the head. | ||
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*Clun Forests have black legs and feet, free from wool from the hock downwards. | *Clun Forests have black legs and feet, free from wool from the hock downwards. | ||
* They can adapt to a variety of conditions and are known as a relatively easy care breed. | * They can adapt to a variety of conditions and are known as a relatively easy care breed. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 8 September 2011
Lleyn
- The Lleyn originated from the Lleyn peninsula in Wales.
- Lleyn are naturally polled with a white or cream colour fleece.
- Their head is cream/white in colour with a black nose and thick ears with black spots.
- Lleyn ewes have good maternal instincts and are known as a relatively easy care breed.
- This breed has become more popular in recent years due to its versatility for lowland or upland breeding.
Clun Forest
- The Clun Forest originated from Shropshire in England.
- They are a docile breed that have a distinct face that is dark rich in colour, narrow and free from wool; except for a wollen top knot on the top of the head.
- The Clun Forest breed are polled.
- Clun Forests have black legs and feet, free from wool from the hock downwards.
- They can adapt to a variety of conditions and are known as a relatively easy care breed.
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