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The Devon Closewool is a breed of the domestic sheep originating in the Exmoor region of southwest England.〔 〕〔 〕 This breed is raised primarily for meat.〔 〕 It was developed in the late 19th century by crossing native Exmoor ewes with a Devon Longwool ram. A breed society was formed in 1923, and the first flocks registered dated back to 1894. It has since expanded its range into neighboring regions. The Devon Closewool is a white faced sheep with a dense, medium-length fleece.〔 〕 Both rams and ewes are naturally polled. The Devon Closewool is a medium size sheep, with average ewes weigh 55 kg (121 lbs) to 60 kg (132 lbs) and rams weigh 90 kg (198 lbs).〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=Devon Closewool )〕 It is a breed with a stout, symmetrical appearance that is hardy and suited to open grasslands and heaths in upland territory. ==References== 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「Devon Closewool」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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