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*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.