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==Suffolk==
 
==Suffolk==
 
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[[File:Suffolk (sheep) - Oveja - Borrega.JPG|Suffolk (sheep) - Oveja - Borrega|200px|right]]
 
*The Suffolk originated in Southern England.
 
*The Suffolk originated in Southern England.
 
*In the UK and worldwide, they are one of the leading terminal sire breeds
 
*In the UK and worldwide, they are one of the leading terminal sire breeds
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*They are naturally polled.
 
*They are naturally polled.
 
*The white fleece of the Suffolk is short with close fibre, and provides wool for hosiery, hand-knitting wools, tweeds, flannel, felts and dress fabrics.
 
*The white fleece of the Suffolk is short with close fibre, and provides wool for hosiery, hand-knitting wools, tweeds, flannel, felts and dress fabrics.
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==Texel==
 
==Texel==
 
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[[File:Texel sheep.jpg|Texel sheep|200px|right]]
 
*The Texel originated from the Netherlands but is now used extensively throughout Europe and further afield.
 
*The Texel originated from the Netherlands but is now used extensively throughout Europe and further afield.
 
* The Texel is a white-faced breed with no wool on its legs or head.   
 
* The Texel is a white-faced breed with no wool on its legs or head.   
 
*They have a distinct short and wide face with a black nose.  They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
 
*They have a distinct short and wide face with a black nose.  They also have widely placed short ears and black hooves.
 
* The Texel is a highly adaptable breed that has been bred for muscle development and leanness.   
 
* The Texel is a highly adaptable breed that has been bred for muscle development and leanness.   
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==Charollais==
 
==Charollais==
 
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[[File:Mouton Charollais.JPG|Mouton Charollais|200px|right]]
 
*Charollais originated in France, but is now used extensively in other countries.   
 
*Charollais originated in France, but is now used extensively in other countries.   
 
*Both sexes are naturally polled.
 
*Both sexes are naturally polled.
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*Their fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs.
 
*Their fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs.
 
*The Charollais ewe has strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs.
 
*The Charollais ewe has strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs.
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==Dorset Down==
 
==Dorset Down==
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[[File:Mouton Dorset Down.JPG|Mouton Dorset Down|200px|right]]
 
*The Dorset Down originated in Southern England.
 
*The Dorset Down originated in Southern England.
 
*The Dorset Down is a shortwool breed that is polled.  It has dark colour on its face and lower legs.   
 
*The Dorset Down is a shortwool breed that is polled.  It has dark colour on its face and lower legs.   
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*The Dorset Down ewe can produce early maturing lambs.
 
*The Dorset Down ewe can produce early maturing lambs.
 
*Their wool is used for hosiery, fine knitting wools, flannel and dress fabrics.
 
*Their wool is used for hosiery, fine knitting wools, flannel and dress fabrics.
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==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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