Cotswold sheep

GPTKB entity

Statements (85)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sheep breed
gptkbp:adaptation well-suited to pasture grazing
good for grazing
thrives in temperate climates
gptkbp:appearance distinctive long wool
gptkbp:breedingSeason 6-12 months
conservation efforts
spring
primarily bred for meat and wool
around 1 year
supported by agricultural organizations
specialized breeders
gptkbp:characteristics long, lustrous fleece
medium-sized, erect ears
soft and lustrous
gptkbp:classification British_native_breed
gptkbp:clubHistory gptkb:Cotswold_Sheep_Society
gptkbp:colors white
long wool
white with a slight pink hue
medium to long wool
rarely has color variations
gptkbp:community supportive farming community
gptkbp:community_service generally hardy with few health problems
gptkbp:competitors increasing interest in heritage breeds
gptkbp:constructionMaterial medium-sized
gptkbp:cookingMethod requires good pasture management
gptkbp:crew_size large
gptkbp:cultivation raised by small and large scale farmers.
common_in_the_UK
gptkbp:cultural_heritage recognized breed
part_of_British_agricultural_history
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage maintained through selective breeding
gptkbp:educational_programs studied in agricultural programs
gptkbp:exhibits often shown at agricultural fairs
shown in agricultural shows
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Lincoln_sheep
gptkbp:food_options good quality meat
high-quality lamb meat
good yield per animal
prefers grass and clover
gptkbp:foragingBehavior commonly herded by sheepdogs
gptkbp:habitat pastures
gptkbp:headlights polled (no horns)
gptkbp:healthcare generally hardy
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest sheep breeds in England
important_in_English_agriculture
gptkbp:hitSingle once a year
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cotswold sheep
gptkbp:is_a_source_of wool production
gptkbp:length 6-12 inches
8-12 inches
gptkbp:lifespan 8-12 years
gptkbp:manages requires regular shearing
gptkbp:market moderate
historically significant
high due to quality wool
high demand in textile industry
gptkbp:material high quality
soft and durable
excellent for insulation
gptkbp:matingSystem purebred
crossbreeding with other breeds
gptkbp:maximum_speed 1 lamb per year
gptkbp:members flock
gptkbp:merchandising used for knitting and weaving
gptkbp:origin Cotswold_region,_England
gptkbp:performedBy in the 12th century
gptkbp:personalityTrait docile
docile and friendly
gptkbp:produces 8-12 pounds per year
gptkbp:region gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeders
gptkbp:shape large and robust
gptkbp:skin light pink
gptkbp:spouse pastoral farming
gptkbp:student_organizations various breed associations
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives not endangered
gptkbp:type low compared to dairy breeds
gptkbp:usedBy textiles
gptkbp:uses meat and wool production
gptkbp:weight 150-200 pounds
8-12 pounds at birth
10-15 pounds per year