There are more than thirty million sheep in Britain, with sixty quite distinct breeds; almost as varied in shape, colour and size as the many types of dog, regrettably sheep breeds are far less well-known. The variety is crucial, however- the British sheep industry is based upon it, with specialist regional breeds able to graze the harsh mountains of Scotland, Wales and northern England and other less hardy breeds the more mild and fertile south. Fully illustrated, this book places the breeds into intelligible groups by outlining the way the national industry works, classifying their different roles and determining where each breed fits into an overall picture. Each breed and its wool is featured, and illustrated with an extensive collection of pictures.