Dartmoor Sheep | Oklahoma State University
The Dartmoor Sheep is a medium-sized, hornless breed with a woolled head and legs, they eat less and produce more wool than any other sheep for its weight.
The Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association
The Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association has been safeguarding the pure bred Greyface Dartmoor sheep since 1909. The current national flock stands at 3,000 registered breeding ewes. As an association we are here to help our members wherever we can.
WhiteFace Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association – WhiteFace Dartmoor …
The Whiteface Dartmoor sheep is one of Britain’s most ancient of breeds. The original ‘easy-care’ sheep; perfect pure-bred or as an outstanding crossing breed. Indigenous to Dartmoor, and well adapted to its upland pastures and moors, they are as much part of its landscape as are the tors, heath and hill ponies.
Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Characteristics, Uses - ROY'S FARM
2024年8月21日 · The Greyface Dartmoor sheep is a breed of domestic sheep from United Kingdom. It is a very rare breed today, originating around Dartmoor in south west England. It is also known by some other names such as the ‘Improved Dartmoor‘ or simply as ‘Dartmoor‘.
Greyface Dartmoor - Wikipedia
The Greyface Dartmoor is a rare breed of domestic sheep originating around Dartmoor in south west England. Also known as the "Improved Dartmoor", this is a large and long-woolled breed, known for its distinctive facial markings. [1] Its fleece can weigh 7 to 9 kg (15 to 20 lb) (more when from rams), and today the breed is primarily raised for meat.
Greyface Dartmoor Sheep - The Breed
The Greyface Dartmoor is also known as the Dartmoor or “Improved” Dartmoor. Attractive, quiet and easily handled the Dartmoor have their enthusiasts throughout the country and provide a natural focal point whenever they appear.
Dartmoor Commoner's Council - Animals on the Moor
2024年9月27日 · Breeds. The Scotch Blackface has taken over from the Welsh Mountain as the predominant breed of sheep on Dartmoor but they have only been here since the nineteenth century. There are many crossbred sheep (mules) although the more traditional breeds, such as the Whiteface Dartmoor and some Exmoor Horns can still been seen on a few commons. (image)
Whiteface Dartmoor - Rare Breeds Survival Trust
The modern Whiteface Dartmoor is the descendant of the heath sheep that lived on Dartmoor in the 17th and 18th centuries. The breed was developed to thrive in the inhospitable conditions and up until the mid 20th century was very popular on both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Whiteface Dartmoor Sheep: Origin, Characteristics, Uses - ROY'S …
2024年8月26日 · The Whiteface Dartmoor sheep is a hardy and strong breed of domesticated sheep. It is a traditional hill sheep and has been raised on the hills of Dartmoor, grazing heather during the summer and the valley hay meadows during winter and spring.
Watchlist Success : The Greyface Dartmoor | Rare Breeds Survival …
2024年7月25日 · The DSBA has been safeguarding Greyface Dartmoor sheep, also known as the Improved Dartmoor or simply the Dartmoor, since 1909. The breed is descended from the local breeds which grazed the low ground in and around Dartmoor.