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Wool sheep

Merino sheep

 It has a white face and pale skin on the muzzle.

 It is the best producer of wool.

Romney marsh

 It produces long and fine wool.

 It has a white face and short legs.

Other breeds include; Leicester Long-wool Sheep, Suffolk, dor-

set horn, Lincoln, Romney marsh, ramboouillet, Corriedale,

East Friesian

Mutton sheep

This is sheep farmed mainly for meat.

Examples include; Masai, Black headed Persian, Somali, Dorpe,

Hampshire