Teeswater Sheep 30 cm (12 inches) long

Teeswater rams, with their large frames and soft fleeces, are often crossbred with Swaledale ewes to create Masham sheep, the so-called 'mule of the north'. They originated in Teesdale and are occasionally, but incorrectly, called Teesdale.
Once numerous, they are now quite rare, but their beautiful fine, long white fleeces are very attractive and they deserve to be supported to escape their official Rare Breed Survival Trust vulnerable status.
These elegant sheep have black ears, noses and brownwhite legs and their kemp-free fleeces may weigh up to eight kilograms (18 lb) of separate wavy locks up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. For more information contact the Teeswater Sheep Breeders Association