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Masham (sheep)

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The Masham is a breed of domestic sheep which originated in northern England. It is the progeny of a Teeswater ram and either a Dalesbred or a Swaledale ewe.[1] The ewes are hornless.

The breed takes its name from the town of Masham in lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.

References

  1. ^ Masham Sheep Breeders Association website

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