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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.
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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--->
 
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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.
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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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[[Category:Sheep Breeds]]
 
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