This ancient Welsh mountain breed is the most well represented native sheep at the Royal Welsh Show ... The hard-wearing wool is chiefly used in carpets as well as for doll’s hair and needle felting.

Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino, Corriedale, Romney Marsh and crosses of these ...

It's also unclear where the breed's name comes from ... rough collies are also called "long-haired" collies. They were originally used for herding sheep in Scotland. Their coats require frequent ...