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Farmsheep99

  • Joined Mar 2021
What breed could this sheep be?
« 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

twizzel

  • Joined Apr 2012
Re: What breed could this sheep be?
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2021, 07:37:03 am »
Looks like Charolais x to me.

shep53

  • Joined Jan 2011
  • Dumfries & Galloway
Re: What breed could this sheep be?
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2021, 12:49:46 pm »
Oxford x mule
« Last Edit: August 10, 2021, 12:59:40 pm by shep53 »

eryl

  • Joined Apr 2020
Re: What breed could this sheep be?
« Reply #3 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.

Backinwellies

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Re: What breed could this sheep be?
« Reply #4 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

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