Dartmoor (Greyface) DescriptionThe nostrils are spotted or mottled with black or grey, eyes are bright, head medium, flat between the ears, well covered with curly wool. Normally polled. The ears are of medium length, thick, covered with smooth white hair, if they have a few black spots so much the better and can be tanned colour inside. The neck is arched and strong. Shoulders fairly wide, sloping into deep, wide breast. The back is straight and level, loin wide, thick and flat, with broad tail. Legs should be straight, short, placed well apart with good bone, hind legs covered with wool. The feet are mottled to match the face. Fleece is a uniform of long curly lustre wool of wide staple and good quality. Average mature ewe weighs 64kg, rams 102kg. Society detailsDARTMOOR SHEEPBREEDERS ASSOCIATION (Greyface) Sec. Debbie Tyler-Davis Debbie Tyler-Davis Tel/Fax: 01823 602863 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.greyface-dartmoor.org.uk |
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