Lincoln sheep

The Lincoln is the largest British sheep, developed specifically to produce the heaviest, longest and most lustrous fleece of any breed in the world.

Great numbers were exported to many countries to improve the size and wool quality of their native breeds.

Fleece of the Lincoln is carried in heavy locks that are often twisted into a spiral near the end.

The staple length in Lincolns is among the longest of all the breeds, ranging from 8 to 18 in (20 to 46 cm) with a yield of 65 to 80%.

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