Lleyn sheep Breed of sheep From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lleyn sheep are a breed of sheep from the Llŷn peninsula ('Lleyn'), in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. A Lleyn ewe They are bred for prolificacy, good mothering, quiet in nature, high milk and excellent for white wool. They are suited to both upland and lowland grazing.[1] This breed is raised primarily for meat.[2] References [1]"The Breed". Lleyn Sheep Society. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-10. [2] "Lleyn/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-01. This sheep-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles