Dorset Horn
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The Dorset Horn is an endangered British breed of domestic sheep. It is documented from the seventeenth century, and is highly prolific, sometimes producing two lambing seasons per year. Among British sheep, it is the only breed capable of breeding throughout the winter.[5]: 800
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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Standard | Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association |
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Wool colour | white[6] |
Face colour | white[6] |
Horn status | horned in both sexes |
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