Border Leicester

The Border Leicester is a British breed of sheep. The live weight of a mature Border Leicester ram is in the range of 140–175 kg (309–386 lb) and a mature ewe 90–120 kg (200–260 lb). Their white wool tends to be very long and by Merino standards, broad crimped, and in fineness about 32 to 38 microns, and is used for medium- to heavy-weight garments. Border Leicesters are all white with a distinct long body.The Border Leicester was developed in 1767 in Northumberland, England and has a long and dignified history. Their name derives from the fact that their birthplace is near the border of Scotland with their foundation stock being Dishley Leicester rams.