Greyface Dartmoor

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A Greyface Dartmoor

The Greyface Dartmoor is a rare breed of domestic sheep originating around Dartmoor in the United Kingdom. Also known as the "Improved Dartmoor", this is a large and long-woolled breed, known for its distinctive facial markings.[1] Its fleece can weigh 7 to 9 kg (15 to 20 lb) (more when from rams), and today the breed is primarily raised for meat.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Greyface Dartmoor". Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 
  2. ↑ "Greyface Dartmoor/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-08-31. 

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