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Cheviot Originated in Scotland Resistant to cold, windy conditions White, wool free faces Long wool type Tend to be resistant to worms and footrot 2nd Smallest Breed
Columbia Developed by the US Department of Ag Developed to thrive on Western ranges Produce medium wool and large amounts of meat Large
Corriedale Developed in New Zealand & Australia Dual purpose breed Produces bulky, high density wool Most popular breed in South America Large
Dorset Originated in England Medium-sized High quality, white wool Most popular white-faced breed in the United States Horned and polled varieties exist
Hampshire Originated in Hampshire, England Black face and legs Most Popular in Illinois Large Breed Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck over the forehead
Shropshire Originated in England Medium Sized One of the better dual-purpose breed White with black face, ears, and feet
Oxford Originated in England Meat-type breed White with black ears and bridge of nose Medium in Size
Rambouillet Originated in France Shipped to France in 1801 White in color Largest Breed of Sheep Most Popular in U.S.
Southdown Developed in England Well suited to farm flock production Gray face with white body Adapted to wet conditions Smallest Breed
Suffolk Originated in England Most popular breed in the US today Produce large amounts of meat White with black faces and legs 2nd Most Popular in IL Large Breed
Jacob Originated in England Two, four, or six horns Black, Brown and white fleece Fleece is highly sought after Unimproved breed Oldest Breed