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Leicester Longwools. To preserve any rare breeds it is important that they are valued. They hold a unique store of genetic traits which are now recognised as valuable to the national commercial flock, being very hardy, good mothers, and providing wonderful fleeces and exceedingly good mutton.
The US Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association was founded to preserve the endangered Leicester Longwool breed and to promote the interests of Leicester Longwool sheep breeders. Join the LLSBA. Register or Transfer Sheep.
The Breed Association was formed in 1893 and now works to preserve the characteristics and genetics of these wonderful sheep. The association is able to offer help and advice from Officers and Directors about the selection and purchase of sheep both for new and existing flocks.
The Leicester Longwool is a large, polled and attractive sheep. There are now two permitted colours, White and Black. The breed characteristics are the same for both colours; the only difference is that each colour has a separate "Flock Book". The Black Leicester was admitted to registration in 1986.
The Leicester Longwool Sheepbreeders Association in the UK is working with its members to raise awareness of this historically important but now endangered breed of sheep.
5 maj 2020 · A group for paid up members of the society to access LLSBA online activities and messages and information pertinent to members. Please answer membership questions upon requesting to join.
Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association (LLSBA) Policies and Procedures. January 1, 2020. Membership. Members may join as active members (register sheep at least every two years), friends of the LLSBA (not actively breeding), junior members (21 years of age or under) or international members.