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The Brecknock Hill Cheviot (also known as ''Brecon Cheviot'' and ''Sennybridge Cheviot'') is a domesticated breed of sheep originating approximately 400 years ago from Wales. They are a result of crosses with Welsh Mountain, Cheviot and Leicester breeds.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=Brecknock Hill Cheviot )〕 This breed is primarily raised for meat.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=Brecknock Hill Cheviot/United Kingdom )〕 It was introduced into the US in 1838.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=Miniature Cheviot )〕 == Characteristics == Brecknock Hill Cheviot have erect ears with white face and legs and a ruff of wool behind the ears. There is no wool on the face or legs below the knee or hock. Both sexes are polled (hornless) However, rams are occasionally horned.〔 Staple length is with a fleece weight of . The spinning count of the wool is 50's to 56's. The fleece has some kemp but not generally red. In the UK, the wool is used mainly for tweeds and knitwear.〔 Mature ewes weigh and mature rams .〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Brecknock Hill Cheviot」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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