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Wiltshire Horn
The Wiltshire Horn is an ancient British breed of hair sheep, once known as
the Western. Unlike some breeds of hair sheep, the Wiltshire Horn grows wool
as well as hair. It sheds its wool each spring. The breed is considered endan-
gered globally and is still uncommon on this side of the Atlantic. However,
it has a brighter future now than in the recent past, as conservation breeders
around the world have taken to raising them and British and Australian breed
associations have become active in promoting them.
Wiltshire Horn sheep are large: rams weigh up to 300 pounds (136.1 kg).
Both sexes are horned, with impressive, curling horns being the norm. The
breed is hardy, doing well on marginal pastures.
WILTSHIRE HORN
