The Cotswold sheep, often referred to as the 'Cotswold Lion' was introduced to the UK by the Romans. Their wool known as the 'Golden Fleece' was an important export. It not only played a major role in the development of many Cotswold towns and...
Dalesbred sheep are indigenous to the upper reaches of the Dales which comprise the central area of the Pennine Hills on the borders of the North and West Ridings of Yorkshire, North Lancashire and Cumbria. Here the Dalesbred sheep are well...
The Derbyshire Gritstone sheep originated on the hills of the Dale of Goyt (now better known as the Goyt Valley) on the edge of the Peak District around the year 1770 and was known in its early years as the Dale O’Goyt sheep. The Derbyshire...
The Exmoor Horn Sheep Breeders’ Society was formed in 1906 and celebrated its Centenary year in 2006. On August 20th, 1907, the first Registered Sale and Show was held at Winsford, Somerset, when ”1,200 ewes were sold by auction, at an average...
The Hampshire Down is a UK native, terminal sire breed. Hampshire sired lambs are easy-care with easy lambing. The lambs are quick to suckle and robust, with tight skins making them hardy from a very early age. They will finish quickly on grass...
Way back in the mists of Britain’s past, our Iron Age ancestors lived in wooden round houses and stone wheel houses. They were farmers, and among their livestock they kept sheep. Archaeological digs have shown that these early northern domestic...
Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are extremely hardy and are managed in the traditional way on the Lake District fells that have been their home for...
The Hill Radnor Flock Book Society has been working to promote and support the Hill Radnor sheep since 1949. Like many native breeds, it has suffered a decline in number in recent decades and was particularly affected by the Foot and Mouth cull...
The aims of the Society are to maintain and improve the Jacob Sheep breed and to promote and encourage interest in it both in the UK and abroad.
The Society maintains a flock book of all registered sheep which is published annually and can...
If you’re looking for a Native breed which is versatile, productive, economic and produces exceptional meat – the Llanwenog is a must.
