Hill

 

Border Cheviot

 

The Cheviot originated in the Cheviot Hills on the border of England and Scotland. The Cheviot can survive the harsher conditions on the windswept hills and is considered a hardy hill breed and the Cheviot is an excellent forager. They have a broad, level back and strong wide set legs, their clean face and small upright ears are covered with white hair, and they have a quick and alert manner.

 

Avg. lambing percentage: 150%

Avg. ram weight: 170 lbs.

Avg. ewe weight: 140 lbs.

Wool:

• Hill wool - Medium
• White
• 3” – 4” staple length
• Count 48’s – 56’s

 

USA-    American Cheviot Sheep Society

           Email: jo@cheviots.org

            Website: www.cheviots.org        

 

UK-       Cheviot Sheep Society

           Email: info@cheviotsheep.org

            Website: www.cheviotsheep.org