The Babydoll Southdown is a sheep of the early Southdown
type imported into the U.S. and seen in England in the 1800s through the early
1900's. They are 18" to 24" at the shoulder and display the original
Southdown type and characteristics. The Southdown breed of sheep originated in
the South "Downs" of Sussex County, England, and is one of the oldest
of the Down breeds. English farms kept these sheep for their flavorful meat and
fine fleece.