Breed Collection (#97)

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot sow with piglets, litter on straw bedding in arc, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot sow, with smaller selectively bred Micro Pig, part of micro pig breeding process, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Beltex ewe with lamb, standing in pasture, England, may

Domestic Sheep, Beltex, close-up of head, grazing grass in pasture, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Masham ewe, with ear tag, close-up of head, in pen at market, Holmfirth Livestock Market, Yorkshire, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Welsh ewes, flock feeding on supplement feed from trough, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Beltex sheep being inspecting by judge at show, Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Scotland, june 2011

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale rams, three grazing in pasture, Cumbria, England, september

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale flock, crossing bridge, gathered off hillside, Baugh Fell, Howgills, Cumbria, England, august

Domestic Sheep, Longwool ewes and lamb, grazing in pasture beside Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica), Devon, England

Domestic Sheep, Blue-faced Leicester, three lambs, standing in pasture, England, june

Domestic Pig, Micro Pig (Vietnamese Pot-bellied x Gloucester Old Spot) sows, beside drystone wall, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, grazing in snow covered pasture, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, six ewes, recently shorn, standing in pasture, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Domestic Pig, Large Black sow, standing in paddock beside arc, with Scentless Mayweed (Matricaria maritima) flowering, Suffolk, England, august

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, flock moved into snow covered pasture, with tractor, farmers and stone barn, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Texel ram, grazing in snow covered pasture, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface, flock, standing at trough, with freshwater loch, castle ruin and hills in background, Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, april

Domestic Sheep, Beltex, flock standing on hillside, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Texel, adult, covered with snow, close-up of head, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Shropshire, two adults, folded on roots, Shropshire, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewe with newborn Mule lambs, in pasture, Chipping, Lancashire, England, april

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewes, flock standing on hill prior to lambing, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, ewe, recently shorn, close-up of head, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Texel, two adults, feeding from organic feed block, in snow covered pasture, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, flock walking on snow covered pasture, with forestry plantation blocks on hillside, Fair Oak Fell, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Blue-faced Leicester, ram, standing in trailer, with farmer feeding Swaledale ewes on snow covered pasture in background, Chipping, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ram, close-up of head, grazing in pasture, Cumbria, England, september

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale flock, running on snow covered upland pasture, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot piglets, drinking from tub, freerange on smallholding, Kent, England, july

Domestic Sheep, Beltex ram, grazing on short grass, Cumbria, England, august

Domestic Sheep, Romney Sheep, flock, grazing in snow on grazing marsh, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Domestic Sheep, Romney Sheep, flock, grazing in snow on grazing marsh, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, february

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe with Charollais sired lamb, standing in pasture, Scotland, april

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewe with tup lamb, standing in pasture, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Whitefaced Woodland, young female, standing in pasture, Hayfield, High Peak, Peak District N. P
Domestic Sheep, Whitefaced Woodland, young female, standing in pasture, Hayfield, High Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes, flock standing in snow covered pasture, with farm buildings in background, Chipping, Lancashire, England, december

Domestic Sheep, Beltex ram, wearing raddle, with Texel ewe, standing in pasture, Longridge, Lancashire, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Herdwick and Swaledale hill flock, standing in pens after returning from winter keep, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Ouessant ram, grazing in pasture, Chipping, Lancashire, England, may

Domestic Pig, Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig sow, close-up of head, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Texel ram, close-up of head, with ear tags, Anglesey, Wales, october

Domestic Sheep, Beltex ram, close-up of head, grazing on short grass, Cumbria, England, august

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot, piglet, close-up of curly tail, Oxfordshire, England, september

Domestic Rabbit, tortoiseshell lop-eared, adult

Domestic Rabbit, three adults, standing on hind legs and sitting

Domestic Rabbit, black dwarf, adult, standing on hind legs

Domestic Rabbit, Lionhead, adult male, sitting

Domestic Rabbit, Lionhead, black adult, sitting

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"Breed: A Tapestry of Diversity and Beauty" From the majestic Highland Cattle, peacefully chewing on grass in the serene Norfolk grazing marshes of the UK, to Miss Richmond and her graceful deerhounds, breeds have always captivated us with their unique qualities. Delving into history, we uncover the fascinating Royal Corgi family tree, tracing back generations of loyal companions to the British monarchy. Meanwhile, the rugged charm of Highland cows reminds us of Scotland's untamed landscapes. In England's fields stand three powerful figures - Domestic Sheep alongside Beltex and Texel rams - a testament to agricultural heritage. These creatures embody strength and resilience amidst nature's embrace. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Welsh Black cattle from c1906; their presence evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when farming was deeply rooted in tradition. Trust is exemplified by a Glen of Imaal Terrier demonstrating the Glen Sit during World War II in 1942. This breed showcases loyalty and obedience even amidst challenging circumstances. Across borders in Camargue, France, white horses gallop through water with unparalleled grace. Their beauty symbolizes freedom and harmony between man and nature. The Dogue de Bordeaux or French Mastiff stands tall as an embodiment of power and elegance. Its regal stature commands attention wherever it goes. Limousin cattle introduce us to Haltcliffe Vermount pedigree bull – a world record-priced beef bull that represents excellence within its breed. It serves as a reminder that dedication can lead to extraordinary achievements. Lastly, we encounter an adorable yet amusing sight – a very long Dachshund dog defying expectations with its elongated body but unwavering spirit. These glimpses into various breeds remind us that our world is enriched by diversity – each one possessing distinct characteristics that make them truly remarkable creations.