Yes, I mean Black Texels not Blue Texels. I went to the Carnwath Show (South Lanarkshire) last Saturday and there were at least five Black Texels (two tups and three gimmers). Head and legs completely black with dark brown wool. Apparently, the sheep were descended from Texel x Shetland (black) some generations ago. The stock had the conformation of Texels and apart from colour there is nothing to suggest the Shetland heritage. I was advised that BT x BT generates as many all white as all black off-spring with no balance in favour of tups. It therefore seems to me that there is no colour dominance. I wished that I had had the camera to share some shots. I've never been a fan of Texels (or indeed continental breeds) but these sheep have almost changed my view - amazing what a change of colour can do in altering the appearance and profile of the familiar.