Southdown


Origin:	Sussex, England
Class:	Polled. Down sheep
Colour:	Mouse brown face and legs. White fleece
Parentage:	Ancient breed of unknown parentage. During the 18th century the breed was carefully selected for improvement without the introduction of other breeds.


Breed Club:
The Southdown Sheep Society www.southdownsheepsociety.co.uk

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