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About Miniature Cheviot Sheep
Cheviot
sheep originated in the Cheviot Hills between England and Scotland. They were
introduced to the U.S. in 1838. Border Cheviots are small, hardy sheep that
spend their lives on the moors. In the U.S., they have become larger than their
ancestors from the UK, so the Brecknock Hill Miniature Cheviot registry was
formed to preserve the original size. The registry recently dropped
"Brecknock Hill" from its name to differentiate American Miniature
Cheviots from the Brecknock Hill Cheviots that originated in Wales and are
slightly different.
Miniature
Cheviots are usually white, with small heads and erect little pointed ears.
Their fleeces provide medium wool with a distinctive helical crimp and a long
staple, perfect for handspinning. Maximum height at two years of age is 23
inches at the top of the shoulder when sheared. Mature ewes weigh 45 lbs to 85
lbs; mature rams 55 lbs to 100 lbs.
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Miniature Cheviot Sheep Associations
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International Dairy Goat Registry - International Fiber Breed Registry www.idgr-ifbr.com
I.D.G.R. was established in 1980 for the purpose of providing a low cost registration and record-keeping service for owners of ALL breeds of goats and sheep. With four herdbooks for Purebreds, Americans, Grades, and Experimentals in every breed, there is a ‘home’ in IDGR for every goat and sheep. In October 2014 we took on the name "International Dairy Goat Registry-International Fiber Breed Registry" to allow our name to better reflect our mission.
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