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==Beltex==
 
==Beltex==
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[[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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