Border Leicester (British Rarebreed)-WD
This breed has been bred since the late 18th century and was a cross between the English Leicester and the Cheviot.
They have very distinctive ears which stand tall from their heads and have a very rounded nose giving them a very long face shape. They are hornless and do not have wool on their face or legs.
Border Leicester is a high class white wool. It is very soft to touch and comes with a great long lightly crimped stable. Quality weaving and spinning is the job for this amazing breed. They provide a natural elasticity for knitting yarns. This breed is super soft and wearable next to the skin.
Average Fleece Weight: 2-4 KG
Average Staple length: 3-6 inches.
Micron Range: 32-35
This breed has been bred since the late 18th century and was a cross between the English Leicester and the Cheviot.
They have very distinctive ears which stand tall from their heads and have a very rounded nose giving them a very long face shape. They are hornless and do not have wool on their face or legs.
Border Leicester is a high class white wool. It is very soft to touch and comes with a great long lightly crimped stable. Quality weaving and spinning is the job for this amazing breed. They provide a natural elasticity for knitting yarns. This breed is super soft and wearable next to the skin.
Average Fleece Weight: 2-4 KG
Average Staple length: 3-6 inches.
Micron Range: 32-35
This breed has been bred since the late 18th century and was a cross between the English Leicester and the Cheviot.
They have very distinctive ears which stand tall from their heads and have a very rounded nose giving them a very long face shape. They are hornless and do not have wool on their face or legs.
Border Leicester is a high class white wool. It is very soft to touch and comes with a great long lightly crimped stable. Quality weaving and spinning is the job for this amazing breed. They provide a natural elasticity for knitting yarns. This breed is super soft and wearable next to the skin.
Average Fleece Weight: 2-4 KG
Average Staple length: 3-6 inches.
Micron Range: 32-35