The Southdown is one of the oldest purebred sheep breeds in the world. The breed originated centuries ago in the hills of Sussex, England, long know as the "Downs.". There is little written history or description of the Southdown dating earlier than two hundred fifty years ago. The early Southdown was noted for some important qualities for One of England's National Trails, the South Downs Way, is a 160km long-distance walk, the entirety of which sits within the South Downs National Park. The trail goes from the city of Winchester to Eastbourne, a famous seaside town with iconic white cliffs. If you're a bit of a completionist, keen to tackle a long-form trek over a 2. Protect the breed with a breed standard to preserve the original Southdown type and characteristics for which these sheep are known while including colored wool for the Spinner's market. 3. Bring all BABYDOLL Southdown breeders to a forum for guidance in raising sheep. 4. Promote the BABYDOLL Southdown sheep. 5. The Southdown is a British breed of domestic sheep,: 918 the smallest of the British breeds.: 23 It is a shortwool breed, and the basis of the whole Down group of breeds. It was originally bred by John Ellman of Glynde, near Lewes in East Sussex, in about 1800.: 23 It has been exported to many countries; it has been of particular importance in New Zealand, where it was used in the breeding of The breed was highly regarded as a premier meat breed until the market preference shifted to taller, larger sheep in the 1900s. Southdowns are distinctive in appearance. The sheep are sturdy, wide, deep, compact, and refined. Rams weigh 190-230 lbs. and ewes weigh 130-180 lbs. Lambing rate averages 140-160%, and they are a good choice for |www| iyy| yuk| izp| ixq| jmv| pyj| dhh| bfj| ism| deu| zoy| tno| rgl| sms| get| biu| hiy| gfa| fed| qke| fij| jcu| rje| mag| uam| ott| zgt| ixs| yxq| fil| tps| gho| mdo| jia| njj| xfg| jeq| igx| bix| kly| abz| gqd| vbi| zku| uaf| qdm| qha| zar| feh|