BRITISH SHEEP BREEDS (SHIRE)

Sheep have been farmed in Britain for hundreds of years and more than thirty million sheep now inhabit these islands. This book explains the main differences between the various breeds and the qualities of their appearance, temperament, meat and wool, and also outlines the history of sheep farming and the way the industry works. Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, this is an essential introduction and guide to the main breeds and their classification into upland, hill, and lowland varieties.