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The Shropshire originated from sheep that roamed the common on the Shropshire and Staffordshire borders during the 19th Century.
They were the first sheep breed in England to publish a Flock Book, which was in 1883. For some 50-60 years before that date, breeders had fixed the type resulting in classes being held for Shropshires at the English Royal Show.
From 1900-1920 some 6,700 Shropshire rams were exported throughout the world.
The down type fleece is used for hosiery and hand knitting yarn. Australian numbers have declined during recent years.
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