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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Farmsheep99 on August 10, 2021, 04:48:37 am

Title: What breed could this sheep be?
Post by: Farmsheep99 on August 10, 2021, 04:48:37 am

Hi all! I’ve had this whether sheep for probably 10 years, he’s my pet. I’ve attached 2 pictures.  I like the look and the build of him but am not sure of what breed he is. I don’t think he is purebred but more likely a mix of a few. He’s taller and heavier than all my other sheep. I know that his mother was pure black wool. If I had to guess I’d think hampshire and maybe Suffolk. Anyone have any guesses or input? Tia

Title: Re: What breed could this sheep be?
Post by: twizzel on August 10, 2021, 07:37:03 am

Looks like Charolais x to me.

Title: Re: What breed could this sheep be?
Post by: shep53 on August 10, 2021, 12:49:46 pm

Oxford x mule

Title: Re: What breed could this sheep be?
Post by: eryl on August 19, 2021, 06:38:37 pm

i would suggest there is some oxford in it as well due to its size and topknot. whatelse, impoosible to say.

Title: Re: What breed could this sheep be?
Post by: Backinwellies on August 21, 2021, 08:12:55 am

definitely cross if mum had black wool.   She would have been Welsh black if completely black.  face looks like mule x to me

Heinx 57 spings to mind .  Not sure after 10 years why you want to know