Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley,

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Dishley (New Leicester) Ram. This breed of sheep was the result of selective breeding programme by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England. Hand-coloured engraving from William Jardine Naturalist's Library series c1840.

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