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Breed Standard

Wensleydale sheep breeders strive for a high standard of conformation in order to improve the national flock while staying true to type, the Wensleydale has remained largely unchanged in its traditional appearance for over 100 years

Breed History

The Wensleydale Sheep Breeders’ Association has a rich and lengthy history. The breed is probably unique in that its Association is able to not only identify a foundation sire, but also trace that ram’s parentage, year and place of birth and breeder

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