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Animals - Sheep and Pig Breeds

Here you will learn the names of sheep and pig breeds in English such as "Bighorn", "Texel", and "Herdwick".

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Bighorn
Bighorn
[noun]

wild sheep known for their iconic curved horns, adaptability to mountainous terrain, herbivorous diet, social behavior, and conservation challenges

Ex: A Bighorn climbed the rocky slope with ease. 
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Beulah Speckled-face

a breed of sheep that originated in Wales and is characterized by their black and white spotted faces

Ex: The Beulah Speckled-face is known for its distinctive black-and-white facial markings. 
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Blackface
Blackface
[noun]

breed of domestic sheep, commonly found in the United Kingdom and known for their hardiness and adaptability to a variety of environments

Ex: The Blackface is one of the best-known hill sheep breeds in Britain. 
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Black Welsh Mountain

a breed of domestic sheep, native to Wales and known for their black wool and hardiness

Ex: The Black Welsh Mountain has naturally dark wool. 
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Border Leicester

a breed of sheep that originated in England and is now raised in many parts of the world for its high-quality meat and wool

Ex: The Border Leicester is known for its long wool and upright ears. 
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Boreray
Boreray
[noun]

a rare breed of sheep that is native to the St. Kilda archipelago off the west coast of Scotland

Ex: The Boreray is a rare sheep breed from the St. Kilda islands. 
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Brecknock Hill Cheviot

a breed of domestic sheep that originated from the Cheviot Hills area in Wales

Ex: The Brecknock Hill Cheviot is a hardy Welsh hill sheep. 
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Cambridge
Cambridge
[noun]

a breed of sheep known for their heavy wool production, and the wool is considered of high quality

Ex: The Cambridge was developed as a prolific sheep breed. 
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Cheviot
Cheviot
[noun]

a type of sheep that's tough and gives soft wool, originally from the hills between England and Scotland

Ex: Farmers like Cheviot sheep because they do well in hilly areas. 
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Vendeen
Vendeen
[noun]

a breed of hunting dog originating from the Vendée region in western France

Ex: The Vendeen followed the scent through the woodland. 
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Texel
Texel
[noun]

a breed of domestic sheep that is known for its meat production, with a dense, muscular build and white, curly fleece, originally from the island of Texel in the Netherlands

Ex: The Texel is widely valued for its muscular build and meat production. 
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British Milksheep

a breed of domestic sheep that is specifically bred for its high milk production, with a white fleece and docile temperament

Ex: The British Milksheep was bred specifically for high milk production. 
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Charollais

a breed of domestic sheep that is known for its high-quality meat production, with a white, dense fleece and docile temperament, originally from the Charolles area in Burgundy, France

Ex: The Charollais is mainly raised for high-quality meat production. 
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Bleu du Maine

a breed of domestic sheep originating from the Maine region of France, known for its hardiness and meat quality

Ex: The Bleu du Maine has a distinctive bluish-gray face. 
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Clun Forest

a breed of sheep originating from the uplands of Shropshire, England

Ex: The Clun Forest is a hardy sheep breed from western England. 
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Corriedale

a dual-purpose breed of sheep developed by crossbreeding Merino and Lincoln sheep, and is valued for its wool and meat

Ex: The Corriedale is raised for both wool and meat. 
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Cotswold
Cotswold
[noun]

a large, long-wooled breed of domestic sheep known for its distinctive appearance, high-quality fleece, and adaptability to different environments

Ex: The Cotswold is a large sheep breed with long, lustrous wool. 
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Dalesbred
Dalesbred
[noun]

a breed of sheep that originated in the Yorkshire Dales region of England

Ex: The Dalesbred is a hardy sheep breed from northern England. 
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Bluefaced Leicester

a breed of sheep that is known for its long, lustrous wool and distinctive blue-tinted face

Ex: The Bluefaced Leicester is known for its long, lustrous wool. 
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Whiteheaded Mutton

a type of sheep breed that is known for producing high-quality meat, with a distinctive white patch on their heads

Ex: The Whiteheaded Mutton is raised primarily for meat production. 
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Dartmoor
Dartmoor
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is native to the Dartmoor region of England, known for their hardiness, adaptability, and ability to graze in tough environments

Ex: The Dartmoor is a hardy sheep breed from southwestern England. 
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Derbyshire Gritstone

a breed of sheep that is native to the Derbyshire region of England, known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in harsh upland environments

Ex: The Derbyshire Gritstone is a hardy upland sheep breed. 
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Devon and Cornwall Longwool

a rare breed of sheep that is native to the southwestern regions of England, prized for their long, curly wool that has a high lanolin content, making it particularly suitable for spinning into yarn

Ex: The Devon and Cornwall Longwool produces a heavy, curly fleece. 
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Devon Closewool

a breed of sheep that is native to the Devon region of England, known for their dense, fine wool that is well-suited for use in textiles and carpets

Ex: The Devon Closewool has a dense white fleece. 
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Dorset Horn

a breed of sheep that is known for its prolific breeding capabilities and high-quality meat, originating from the Dorset region of England

Ex: The Dorset Horn is known for its ability to breed outside the usual season. 
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East Friesian

a breed of dairy sheep that is originally from the East Frisia region of Germany, known for their high milk production and suitability for intensive dairy farming

Ex: The East Friesian is one of the best-known dairy sheep breeds. 
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Exmoor Horn

a breed of sheep that is native to the Exmoor region of England, known for their hardiness and ability to graze on tough, upland vegetation

Ex: The Exmoor Horn is a hardy sheep breed from southwestern England. 
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Hampshire Down

a breed of sheep originating from Hampshire, England, that is popular for its meat and wool production

Ex: The Hampshire Down is mainly raised for meat production. 
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Hebridean
Hebridean
[noun]

a breed of small, hardy sheep that is native to the Scottish Hebrides islands, characterized by their black or dark brown wool and distinctive horns

Ex: The Hebridean is a small, hardy sheep with dark wool. 
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Herdwick
Herdwick
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is native to the Lake District region of England, known for their hardiness, adaptability, and ability to graze on rough terrain

Ex: The Herdwick is strongly associated with England's Lake District. 
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Hill Radnor

a breed of sheep that is native to the Welsh hills, known for their hardiness, adaptability, and ability to graze on rugged upland terrain

Ex: The Hill Radnor is a hardy sheep breed from Wales. 
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Karakul
Karakul
[noun]

a breed of domestic sheep known for their distinctive appearance, including a compact body, dense curly fleece, and a fatty tail

Ex: The Karakul is known for its distinctive curly fleece. 
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Kerry Hill

a breed of sheep that is named after the Kerry Hill region of Wales, known for their distinctive white fleece and distinctive markings, with a black or brown spot on each ear and around the eyes

Ex: The Kerry Hill has distinctive dark markings around its eyes and ears. 
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Leicester Longwool

a breed of sheep that is known for its long, curly wool that is highly prized for its quality and sheen, and was developed in the English county of Leicestershire

Ex: The Leicester Longwool produces long, lustrous fleece. 
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Lincoln
Lincoln
[noun]

a large breed of sheep known for their long, lustrous fleece, rectangular body shape, and distinctive appearance

Ex: The Lincoln is a large sheep breed with a heavy fleece. 
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Llanwenog
Llanwenog
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is native to Wales, known for their hardiness and adaptability, and is often used for both meat and wool production

Ex: The Llanwenog is a Welsh sheep breed used for both meat and wool. 
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Lleyn
Lleyn
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is named after the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales, known for their hardiness and suitability for grazing on coastal and upland terrain, as well as their high-quality meat and wool production

Ex: The Lleyn is a hardy sheep breed from northwestern Wales. 
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Lonk
Lonk
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is native to the upland regions of Lancashire in northern England, known for their hardiness and ability to graze on rough terrain, as well as their high-quality meat production

Ex: The Lonk is a hardy hill sheep from northern England. 
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Manx Loaghtan

a breed of sheep that is native to the Isle of Man, known for their distinctive appearance, with four or occasionally six curved horns, and their high-quality meat and wool production

Ex: The Manx Loaghtan is famous for having multiple curved horns. 
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Masham
Masham
[noun]

a breed of sheep that is produced by crossing Teeswater and Dalesbred sheep, and is named after the town of Masham in North Yorkshire, England

Ex: The Masham is produced by crossing certain northern British sheep breeds. 
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Merino
Merino
[noun]

a prized breed of sheep known for its fine wool production and adaptability to diverse environments

Ex: The merino is famous for producing exceptionally fine wool. 
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mule
mule
[noun]

a crossbred sheep resulting from a Bluefaced Leicester ram and a Swaledale or Scottish Blackface ewe

Ex: Farmers raised mules for their strong wool and hardiness. 
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Norfolk Horn

a breed of sheep that is native to the Norfolk region of England, known for their hardiness and adaptability to grazing on rough upland terrain

Ex: The Norfolk Horn is a rare sheep breed from eastern England. 
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Oxford
Oxford
[noun]

a breed of sheep that was developed in the early 19th century by crossing Cotswold and Hampshire sheep, known for their large size, high-quality wool production, and adaptability to a range of climates

Ex: The Oxford is a large sheep breed developed in England. 
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Tamworth
Tamworth
[noun]

a breed of domestic pig that is native to the United Kingdom, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and high-quality meat production

Ex: The Tamworth is a hardy pig breed with a reddish coat. 
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Saddleback

a breed of domestic pig that is known for their black coat and distinctive white band that runs across their shoulders and down their front legs, with some variations found in different sub-breeds

Ex: The saddleback has a black coat with a broad white band around its shoulders. 
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Pietrain
Pietrain
[noun]

a breed of domestic pig that is known for its muscular build, fast growth, and high-quality meat production, and originates from the town of Piétrain in Belgium

Ex: The Pietrain is a muscular pig breed from Belgium. 
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Landrace
Landrace
[noun]

a highly adaptable breed of domestic pig that originated in Denmark and is known for its strong maternal instincts and high fertility

Ex: The Landrace is a widely used commercial pig breed. 
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Hampshire
Hampshire
[noun]

a breed of pig originating from Hampshire, England, which is known for its high meat quality, hardiness, and longevity

Ex: The Hampshire has a black body with a white band around the shoulders. 
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Gloucester Old Spot

a breed of domestic pig that is known for its distinctive coat of white with black spots, good-natured temperament, and high-quality meat production

Ex: The Gloucester Old Spot has a white coat marked with black spots. 
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Duroc
Duroc
[noun]

a breed of domestic pig that is known for its muscular build, fast growth, and high-quality meat production, with a reddish-brown coat and drooping ears

Ex: The Duroc is a reddish-brown pig breed used for meat production. 
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Chester White

a breed of domestic pig that is known for its large size, muscular build, and high-quality meat production, with a white coat and drooping ears

Ex: The Chester White is a large white pig breed from the United States. 
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Berkshire
Berkshire
[noun]

a breed of domestic pig that is recognized for its high-quality meat, with a black coat and white markings on its legs, nose, and tail

Ex: The Berkshire is a black pig breed with distinctive white markings. 
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