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There are many different breeds of sheep. They are classified by what kind of wool they produce.
Merino and Rambouillet have fine wool.
Some sheep have coarse or long wool like Cotswold, Romney, and the Barbado.
But most breeds of sheep fall under the category of medium wool. Examples of sheep in this category include Columbia, Suffolk, Hampshire, Dorset, Southdown, Cheviot and Finn.
When sheep receive a haircut, it is called shearing.
The wool that is cut off is washed to get dirt, insects, and straw that may have stuck to the sheeps' fur out. The cleaned wool is then dyed to color it. The wool is combed and spun into yarn. |
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The wool from sheep is often used to make sweaters, hats, socks, scarves and other types of clothing. Sheeps' wool may also be stuffed inside quilts and comforters |
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