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| | ==Welsh Mountain== <!----Write below this line---> | | ==Welsh Mountain== <!----Write below this line---> |
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| | *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. |
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| | *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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| | *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. |
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| | *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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