Breeds of Sheep 215 
Fic, 82.—The Leicester. Mutton type. 
full. The fleece is excellent for a coarse wool, and usually lies 
over the body in fine spiral locks. Usually no wool extends in 
front of the ears (Tig. 82). 
344. Cotswold long-wooled sheep. — This breed was developed 
in Gloucester County, England. The name of the breed is derived 
from attendant conditions. Formerly, sheep were kept in shelters 
known as ‘‘ Cots,” and were pastured on the treeless hills known 
as “ Wolds,” from which the term Cotswold is derived. The 
origin is obscure, but much of the improvement was secured by 
using Leicester rams on Cotswold ewes. The use of Leicester 
blood reduced the size, improved the symmetry, and increased the 
early-maturing qualities. 
