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Lleyn sheep are a breed of sheep from the Llŷn peninsula ('Lleyn'), in Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

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.

This breed is raised primarily for meat.

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.

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