Dorset Horn

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Dorset Horn

(Breeds) a breed of horned sheep with dense fine-textured wool

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Even among temperate originated breeds some differences have been reported: Dorset Horns and Romneys are less sensitive to temperature changes than Suffolks, Southdowns and Border Leicesters.

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Dorset Horns, for instance, are prolic breeders and can produce up to two sets of lambs a year.

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"However, many of the sheep at Hatton are Dorset Horns, a breed which lambs early in the year, making a lovely start to 2009.