The Border Leicester is the largest indigenous breed in the British Isles and the purebred is popular with adults and children alike as a show animal due to its attractive characteristics and elegant presence.
The breed was developed by Lawrence Alderson to fill the growing need for a genuine high performance crossing sire. This development began at the beginning of the 1960′s first in Wiltshire then in Northumberland. By 1980 the breed was established...
The Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Breeders' Association was formed in 1920 and it is perhaps indicative of the Association's awareness of the commercial meat market that formation took place at a meeting convened by Major and Mrs Jervoise (Flock no....
The Berrichon is a large white faced, medium boned, well fleshed sheep originating from the Cher region of France. It’s primary role has been that of a terminal sire producing quick growing easy fleshed lambs capable of being finished at a range...
In the Mid 1970’s a small group of farmers in Mid Wales, who all kept a few Badger Face sheep got together to exchange some of their sheep and started breeding Badger Face with Badger Face. A meeting was held to form a Society in November 1976...
Almost 50 years have elapsed since the Cambridge was created using a selection of ewes from a number of British breeds.
It is now recognised as one of the world's most prolific breeds with litter averages of mature ewes near 2.3.
The...
The Clun Forest breed takes its name from the old town of Clun and the surrounding forests. It is situated in the southwest corner of Shropshire and is bordered by Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire. At the beginning of the 19th century there were...
The original importation of Gotlands to Britain was in 1972 by the McDonald family who ran the Antartex sheepskin business in Glasgow. By 1983 Gotlands had spread to 10 breeders in Britain and the first flock book was published. Following this,...
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...
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...
