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Scottish Blackface
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The Blackface or Scottish Blackface is a British breed of sheep. It is the most common sheep breed of the United Kingdom. Despite the name, it did not originate in Scotland, but south of the border.[4]: 156
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Use | meat |
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Wool colour | white |
Face colour | black, sometimes with white markings |
Horn status | horned |
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