Sheep breeds we love!

Scrumptious woollyness!!
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swaledale sheep. Swaledale is a breed of domestic sheep named after the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale. A white wool with a medium-harsh handle
Blue faced leicester, elegant looking sheep! I think they are beautiful!
Kerry Hill- my favorite breed of sheep! And yes- I have a favorite sheep breed.
Sheep breeds in the United Kingdom - There are over 60 distinct breeds of sheep in the United Kingdom.
Wensleydale ewes in full fleece. Wensleydale sheep are a large, rare, long wooled breed of sheep originating in North Yorkshire, England. They are quite beautiful and generally very friendly. Their fiber produces lovely yarn perfect for many projects.
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Herdwick Sheep. Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains
Dorset Down Lamb at Smallholder Show 2013
Shetland Sheep are considering a recovering breed. The Shetland breed has prospered in recent years to the extent that it is no longer considered endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in Britain. Despite this success, there are concerns about the loss of genetic diversity within the breed. For example, white sheep now predominate on the British mainland and several of the color varieties have become rare.