sorry im just back, very little signal or internet so couldnt get to read your comments...i was near the cheviot hills, there crossed mainly to shetlands but some are crossed to other breeds (not to sure what). i know the reason this farmer keeps them is for there traits and there hardness to be able to survive on the hills...i know farther down the crossing they put terminal sire e.g texels, suffolk and beltex...ive just finished lambing up there, so will get pics up soon of them, real easy to work and very little feet problems or any problems for that matter and they grazed the rough ground real well, they lamb most outside and they out of 2000 lambed just 10 needed help...real good sheep for there size they do amazing.