Wensleydale (sheep)

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Wensleydale sheep are a breed of domestic sheep that originated in the Wensleydale region of North Yorkshire[1] [2] Possessing a blue–grey face, the breed was developed in the 19th century by crossing English Leicester and Teeswater sheep.[2] One of the largest and heaviest of all sheep breeds, the Wensleydale has long, ringlet-like locks of wool. It is categorized as "at risk" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust of the U.K. as it has fewer than 1500 registered breeding females[3], it is predominantly used today as a ram breed to cross with other breeds to obtain market lambs.[1] [2]

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  1. ^ a b Wensleydale. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  2. ^ a b c Wensleydale. Rare Breeds Watchlist. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Retrieved on 2008-02-01.
  3. ^ Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch list accessed 21st May 2008

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