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Words Related to 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
[noun]
wild sheep known for their iconic curved horns, adaptability to mountainous terrain, herbivorous diet, social behavior, and conservation challenges
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Beulah Speckled-face
[noun]
a breed of sheep that originated in Wales and is characterized by their black and white spotted faces
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Blackface
[noun]
breed of domestic sheep, commonly found in the United Kingdom and known for their hardiness and adaptability to a variety of environments
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Black Welsh Mountain
[noun]
a breed of domestic sheep, native to Wales and known for their black wool and hardiness
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Border Leicester
[noun]
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
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Boreray
[noun]
a rare breed of sheep that is native to the St. Kilda archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
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Brecknock Hill Cheviot
[noun]
a breed of domestic sheep that originated from the Cheviot Hills area in Wales
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Cambridge
[noun]
a breed of sheep known for their heavy wool production, and the wool is considered of high quality
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Cheviot
[noun]
a type of sheep that's tough and gives soft wool, originally from the hills between England and Scotland
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Vendeen
[noun]
a breed of hunting dog originating from the Vendée region in western France
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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
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British Milksheep
[noun]
a breed of domestic sheep that is specifically bred for its high milk production, with a white fleece and docile temperament
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Charollais
[noun]
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
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Bleu du Maine
[noun]
a breed of domestic sheep originating from the Maine region of France, known for its hardiness and meat quality
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Clun Forest
[noun]
a breed of sheep originating from the uplands of Shropshire, England
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Corriedale
[noun]
a dual-purpose breed of sheep developed by crossbreeding Merino and Lincoln sheep, and is valued for its wool and meat
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Cotswold
[noun]
a large, long-wooled breed of domestic sheep known for its distinctive appearance, high-quality fleece, and adaptability to different environments
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Dalesbred
[noun]
a breed of sheep that originated in the Yorkshire Dales region of England
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Bluefaced Leicester
[noun]
a breed of sheep that is known for its long, lustrous wool and distinctive blue-tinted face
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Whiteheaded Mutton
[noun]
a type of sheep breed that is known for producing high-quality meat, with a distinctive white patch on their heads
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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
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Derbyshire Gritstone
[noun]
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
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Devon and Cornwall Longwool
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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
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Devon Closewool
[noun]
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
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Dorset Horn
[noun]
a breed of sheep that is known for its prolific breeding capabilities and high-quality meat, originating from the Dorset region of England
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East Friesian
[noun]
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
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Exmoor Horn
[noun]
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
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Hampshire Down
[noun]
a breed of sheep originating from Hampshire, England, that is popular for its meat and wool production
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Hebridean
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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
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Herdwick
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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
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Hill Radnor
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a breed of sheep that is native to the Welsh hills, known for their hardiness, adaptability, and ability to graze on rugged upland terrain
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Jacob
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a breed of sheep that is known for its distinctive multi-colored fleece, consisting of white wool with black or brown patches, and is named after the biblical character of the same name who tended to flocks of sheep
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Karakul
[noun]
a breed of domestic sheep known for their distinctive appearance, including a compact body, dense curly fleece, and a fatty tail
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Kerry Hill
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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
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Leicester Longwool
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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
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Lincoln
[noun]
a large breed of sheep known for their long, lustrous fleece, rectangular body shape, and distinctive appearance
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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
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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
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Lonk
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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
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Manx Loaghtan
[noun]
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
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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
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Merino
[noun]
a prized breed of sheep known for its fine wool production and adaptability to diverse environments
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Mule
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a crossbred sheep that is produced by crossing a purebred Bluefaced Leicester ram with a purebred Swaledale or Scottish Blackface ewe
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Norfolk Horn
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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
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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
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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
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Saddleback
[noun]
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
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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
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Landrace
[noun]
a highly adaptable breed of domestic pig that originated in Denmark and is known for its strong maternal instincts and high fertility
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Hampshire
[noun]
a breed of pig originating from Hampshire, England, which is known for its high meat quality, hardiness, and longevity
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Gloucester Old Spot
[noun]
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
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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
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Chester White
[noun]
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
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Berkshire
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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
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