The Border Leicester originated in England from Leicester x Cheviot crosses and is found in the northern U.S. and Canada in high rainfall, good pasture areas. The breed has been used throughout the world to sire crossbred females. They are medium to large with a white face and bare head and legs. They are moderately prolific, good milkers and mothers. Border Leicesters yield a long-stapled, lustrous, coarse wool that is much in demand by handspinners.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 225-300 lb
Ewe 150-225 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 30-38
USDA Wool Grade 40’s-50’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 8-12 lb

YIELD
60-70%

STAPLE LENGTH
5-10"