Shetland


Origin:Shetland Isles, Scotland
Class:Horned rams, usually polled ewes. Primitive , short tailed hill and mountain sheep
Colour:White face, white fleece or moorit/various brown shades
Parentage:Ancient breed. Descended from primitive Northern European breeds
   
   
Breed Club:

Shetland Sheep Society
www.shetland-sheep.org.uk

 


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