Exeter and Its Region
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... breed societies led to a further improvement of sheep as well as cattle . Two distinct breeds of cattle and five breeds of sheep emerged . Of the sheep the Devonshire Longwool ( a cross of the Devonshire Nott and the Leicester ) and the ...
... breed also enjoys a good export reputation . The South Devon breed is perhaps less well known but it is popular in some warmer countries , particularly in South Africa , where its excellent draught qualities are appreciated and where it ...
... breeds of sheep of which six can be distinguished . There are two Dartmoor breeds , the Grey Faced and the White Faced , two longwooled breeds , the Devon Longwool and the South Devon , and the Exmoor Horn and the Devon Closewool . The ...