Torddu
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: see Badger Face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Texel British Texel
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Teeswater
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Teeswater
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for its high prolificacy.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing a longwool fleece.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown or blue face and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
86
Wither height females
78
Weight males
115.00
Weight females
86.00
Other specific visible traits
long lustre wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1949
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous native to Teesdale
Year of origin
1798
Location within country
mainly northern England, Wales and border region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Tanface
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Other name
Dunface, Old Scottish Shortwool, Scottish Soft-wool, Dun
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
displaced by Blackfaced Mountain (late 18th century in north Scotland)
Location within country
northern England and Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Swaledale
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - not at risk. Information received from BS, Rare Breed International.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Sussex
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sussex
Other name
Old Southdown
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin of South Down
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Suffolk
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Suffolk
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
The animals have a high proportion of meat with a minimum of fat cover.
Other special qualities
This breed is the major terminal sire breed in UK.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
74
Weight males
125.00
Weight females
88.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1887
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native origin: composite of Norfolk Horned and South Down
Year of origin
1810
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Southdown
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Southdown
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known as early maturing meat breed.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce finest wool fibres.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with mouse coloured face and lower legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
67
Wither height females
60
Weight males
78.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
barrel shaped, short legs
Herdbook established
1892
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed heath sheep
Import
since 1960 from Southdown (New Zealand)
Location within country
South and Midlands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Southam Nott
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
partially origin of Devon Longwoolled
Location within country
Devon, England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
South Wales Mountain (Nelson type)
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
