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In the UK there are flocks of black sheep, which are bred for their wool.
But in other types of sheep a black one is a rarity, unusual. That is where the expression the black sheep of the family comes from, someone who goes against the usual, a renegade even, they were often shipped off to places abroad, so they did not embarrass the family
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What does the idiom 'black sheep' mean?
A black sheep is one which does not do what all the other "sheep" (people) do - a person who does not follow cultural laws and morals, but does whatever they want.
Does a black sheep mean it's a male?
No a black sheep can be either male or female, there are no coat colours that determine the sex of sheep unlike cats.
What does a black sheep emoticon mean?
A black sheep emoticon could mean a person feels what they have to say will not be popular or well received. They may feel their opinion will not be respected or shared by others.
What is the scientific name for black faced sheep?
If you mean the breed that has a black face, it's the Suffolk, or the Ovis aries. Some sheep crosses have a black face, but it is a breed characteristic of the Suffolk.
What does BBBSHUAW mean?
Bar bar black sheep have you any wool :)
What is the difference between an albino and a black sheep?
The main difference between an albino and a black sheep, is the pigment of their coat. Albino sheep have no pigment, where as black sheep are colored (black).
Are there brown sheep?
Yes and there are also black sheep and sheep that have patches of white, brown and black.
Is bighorn sheep black?
Yes bighorn sheep is black
What does a black sheep symbolize?
The black sheep , usually the black sheep of a family, is the naughty one of a group with bad morals and criminal tendencies.
Why do black sheep eat less grass than white sheep?
Black sheep eat the same amount of grass as white sheep.
What colour legs do sheep have?
If it is a white sheep it will have white legs but if it is a brown or black sheep it will have brown or black legs
When was Black Sheep Brewery created?
Black Sheep Brewery was created in 1992.
