English Leicester sheep
（重定向自Leicester sheep）
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English Leicester is an English breed of sheep. Alternate names for the breed include: Leicester, Bakewell Leicester, Dishley Leicester, Improved Leicester, Leicester Longwool, and New Leicester. They were originally developed by 18th-century breeding innovator Robert Bakewell.