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Dorset horn sheep

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Yes, even the girls have horns!
Dorset horns are a very old breed of sheep, originally from England. They are a good general purpose breed, providing excellent meat and very white wool.
The horns are really a bit of a bonus, providing handle bars to hang onto at drenching and shearing time and the ram is magnificent!
They are a particularly docile and intelligent breed which makes them very easy to handle. Just like the shepherds of old, I call and they follow - no dog required!


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