Southdown Sheep

Although this breed produces the finest fleece of all the downland sheep, it has been developed mainly for meat. The wool is short, so needs to be woollen spun, but it dyes well and makes a good, bulky yarn suitable for outerwear. It also felts well. As the sheep are particularly prone to fly strike, unless they are kept in their original windy, downland environments, extra care is needed. For more information contact the Southdown Sheep Society