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The '''Dorset Down''' is a breed of [[sheep]] native to the [[Dorset Downs]] region of [[England]]. It originated in the early 19th century from crosses of local and [[Hampshire sheep|Hampshire]] ewes with [[Southdown (sheep)|Southdown]] rams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sheep101.info/breedsD-F.html |title=Sheep Breeds D-F |work=sheep101.info |author=Susan Schoenian }}</ref> The breed is not closely related to the [[Dorset (sheep)|Dorset]] (a.k.a. Dorset Horned), which is a white-faced sheep. |
The '''Dorset Down''' is a breed of [[sheep]] native to the [[Dorset Downs]] region of [[England]]. It originated in the early 19th century from crosses of local and [[Hampshire sheep|Hampshire]] ewes with [[Southdown (sheep)|Southdown]] rams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sheep101.info/breedsD-F.html |title=Sheep Breeds D-F |work=sheep101.info |author=Susan Schoenian }}</ref> The breed is not closely related to the [[Dorset (sheep)|Dorset]] (a.k.a. Dorset Horned), which is a white-faced sheep. |
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Dorset Downs are medium-sized, robust sheep with dark faces and short wool.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=40 |title= Dorset Down |publisher=National Sheep Association }}</ref> Prior to the importation of Continental breeds like the [[Texel (sheep)|Texel]], the Dorset Down was a popular terminal sire breed in the United Kingdom. Today it is listed as a minority breed by the [[Rare Breeds Survival Trust]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rbst.org.uk/watch-list/sheep/dorsetdown |title=Dorset Down |publisher=Rare Breeds Survival Trust |work=Watchlist }}</ref> It was also exported to North and South America, New Zealand and Australia, but remains fairly rare in those countries as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/dorsetdown/index.htm |title=Dorset Down |work=ansi.okstate.edu |publisher=Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science }}</ref> |
Dorset Downs are medium-sized, robust sheep with dark faces and short wool.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=40 |title= Dorset Down |publisher=National Sheep Association }}</ref> Prior to the importation of Continental breeds like the [[Texel (sheep)|Texel]], the Dorset Down was a popular terminal sire breed in the United Kingdom. Today it is listed as a minority breed by the [[Rare Breeds Survival Trust]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rbst.org.uk/watch-list/sheep/dorsetdown |title=Dorset Down |publisher=Rare Breeds Survival Trust |work=Watchlist |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829115411/http://www.rbst.org.uk/watch-list/sheep/dorsetdown |archivedate=2009-08-29 |df= }}</ref> It was also exported to North and South America, New Zealand and Australia, but remains fairly rare in those countries as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/dorsetdown/index.htm |title=Dorset Down |work=ansi.okstate.edu |publisher=Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605175004/http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/dorsetdown/index.htm |archivedate=2010-06-05 |df= }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:09, 13 September 2017
The Dorset Down is a breed of sheep native to the Dorset Downs region of England. It originated in the early 19th century from crosses of local and Hampshire ewes with Southdown rams.[1] The breed is not closely related to the Dorset (a.k.a. Dorset Horned), which is a white-faced sheep.
Dorset Downs are medium-sized, robust sheep with dark faces and short wool.[2] Prior to the importation of Continental breeds like the Texel, the Dorset Down was a popular terminal sire breed in the United Kingdom. Today it is listed as a minority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.[3] It was also exported to North and South America, New Zealand and Australia, but remains fairly rare in those countries as well.[4]
References
- ^ Susan Schoenian. "Sheep Breeds D-F". sheep101.info.
- ^ "Dorset Down". National Sheep Association.
- ^ "Dorset Down". Watchlist. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Archived from the original on 2009-08-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Dorset Down". ansi.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2010-06-05.
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