All those that can remember a popular doll called the Kewpie doll will remember their distinctive pointed heads. The Senepol cattle breeds heads have the Kewpie dolls point where their poll is. Their deep-set foreheads usually have a few crinkles of … [Read more...] about Senepol Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
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Shorthorn Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
he Shorthorn cattle breed were initially developed as a dual-purpose breed that was used for both dairy and meat. But some cattle proved to have better milk qualities and others had better meat qualities. Over the course of time, these breeds … [Read more...] about Shorthorn Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Wiltshire Horn Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Wiltshire Horn sheep is rather a unique breed of sheep in that it does not need to be sheered as it naturally sheds its short wool and hair coat in the spring. It is a large breed of sheep that originates from Wiltshire in the South of England … [Read more...] about Wiltshire Horn Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Wensleydale Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Wensleydales sheep breed is a large, if not the heaviest and largest, sheep breed. It is a long wool sheep with a long shaggy sheep coat. They are very hardy and sturdy with the beautiful fleeces kemp free. They are, however, a slow maturing … [Read more...] about Wensleydale Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Welsh Mountain Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Welsh Mountain Sheep breed is the only true black sheep breed found in the United Kingdom. They are a small to medium sized breed that are found mainly on the hilltops of the Welsh countryside. They are excellent for meat and wool … [Read more...] about Welsh Mountain Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Texel Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Texel is a strong hardy sheep with a sturdy robust build. They are heavily muscled, and the lambs grow relatively fast. They are today quite a popular meat sheep breed in a lot of countries throughout the world including America, Australia, New … [Read more...] about Texel Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Teeswater Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Teeswater sheep breed is a hardy sheep breed that can withstand most climatic and environmental conditions. They have a long life and the ewes can produce lambs for up to 10 to 12 years of age. They are a tall, long sheep with a very long shaggy … [Read more...] about Teeswater Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Targhee Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Targhee sheep breed is a relatively new breed of sheep that was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture their Agricultural Research Service. They are a medium to large dual-purpose breed that have a good temperament, good … [Read more...] about Targhee Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Suffolk Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Suffolk sheep breed have been around for a while now and they are a large, sturdy breed with a long body, black faces and legs. They are quiet docile breed that can be used as a dual-purpose sheep breed for both their meat and wool. Their pelts … [Read more...] about Suffolk Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
St. Croix Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The St. Croix sheep are very pretty sheep that have a hair covering the body instead of wool. They are of a medium well sprung frame with long muscle type or pattern. They have a mild Roman nose profile with a finer boned facial structure. They … [Read more...] about St. Croix Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know