The Southdown raised by commercial growers today, is larger than the "traditional" Southdown of years past. 2000 – 2001 Andy McGuire; Ankeny, IA 2014 Barbara Bishop; Rio, WI The American Southdown Breeders’ Association took a stand many years ago by requiring all breeding show animals to be shorn to the hide. EFFECT OF EWE AGE AND BREED. 1997 Amber Robison; Norman, OK Adult size is between 18-24″ at the shoulders. 2005 – 2006 Megan Bishop; Rio, WI As of February 2021, we currently have 19 sheep in our flock - 16 ewes, two ewe lambs, one wether, and one ram. My small flock of registered Babydoll Southdown sheep is a key component of the farm. 2010 Ann Bechman, IN Unfortunately, their number was very dampered during the world wars. 2008 John Jones The contest will allow junior members who may not be able to travel to ASBA sanctioned shows to be recognized by the association for their accomplishments with their Southdown sheep projects. Babydoll s are a duel purpose breed, bred for fiber or meat production. However, many of the original attributes for which the original Southdowns were known were bred out. 1998 World Sheep & Wool Congress, CA – Duron Howard, OK 2004 Megan Bishop; Rio, WI Fortunately, long breeding seasons are genetically dominant; … 1987 – Terry Bloch, MN – Fernvale 103-85 “Klondike” 2009 Mike McElvain; Heyworth, IL The Southdown sheep is a sheep that originates from the United Kingdom and it is medium sized sheep breed that has a long compact body in relation to the length of their medium length legs. 2014 Kelly Vierck 1998 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 2015 Ohio Showcase – Pleasant Springs Southdowns, WI 2010 – Forsee Southdowns, Owenton, KY 1992 OK Black & White – Bea & Dale Smith, TX 1995 Ohio Showcase – Mapolyne Farms, OH North American Southdowns are also taller than their British counterparts. [citation needed]. 1985 – Aime Frank Real, TX 2008 Brandon Howard; Mulhall, OK 2012 Troy Longenecker, PA 2012 Shayne Creamer, OH; Forsee Southdowns 1991 Eastern Stud Ram Sale – Gale Cole, IL [1] The Southdown breed was originally bred by John Ellman of Glynde, near Lewes, East Sussex, about 200 years ago. Southdown sheep are one of the earliest ‘breeds’ of sheep. 1996 – B & B Howard, OK – Howard “6027” 2013 Jaleigh Oldenburg; Mulhall, OK 2012 Emily Johnson: Sandwich, IL By 1922, the 359 pedigree flocks had shrunk to 245. 1999 – 2000 Jamie Meisenheimer; Palmyra, IL During the interwar years, the United Kingdom was known for farm animal breeding, and pedigreed Southdowns were still being exported to most parts of the world, especially New Zealand. 2003 Cassie Giacobassi 1995 – 1996 Jodi Drier; Hesston, KS 2011 – Kelsey Bowman, IL – Bowman 1180 “Encore” Dam: Robinson 8070. 2014 Taylor Howell "In 1986, Mr. Robert Mock began a search for the sheep with the original blood lines that conformed to the original Southdown of the 1700s." Shorter than other Downs breeds and 23-25 micron. 1998 – Mapolyne Farms, OH – Mapolyne “97-157S” None of the other types have these qualities. 2013 Jenna Langer, WI 2002 – Valerie Howard, OK – D. Howard “300” 2001 Amber Robison; Norman, OK Breed Purpose: Meat. 1896 – 1897 L.S. Rupert; Bloomington, IL She blends two excellent lines of sheep together and will keep getting better. 1919 – 1920 R. P. Hite; Gallatin, TX The Southdown is the oldest of the terminal sire breeds in the UK and as the name suggests originates from the native sheep which have roamed the South Downs in the South of England for … 2000 – Barker Family, IN – Barker 249 “Speechless” 2003 Samantha Fenton Babydoll Sheep are the traditional type of small and short legged Southdown sheep. Phone: 03 5338 7450 M: 0422 184 920. lyntree@bigpond.com.au . 2021 Southdown Ewe Lamb Award . Not to be confused with the Olde English 'Babydoll' Southdown sheep. 2010 – 2012 L.C. We will be focusing on producing the best Babydoll Southdown fleeces we can for hand spinners. 2013 Ohio Showcase – Mapolyne Farms, OH It has been split into two sub-breeds. Their popularity grew because the Southdowns were very easy to take care of and were resilient to many problems for which other sheep are known. This small-body sheep can be characterized with extreme resistance and strongness, unmatched meat producing skill, its meat is uniquely dusty and tasty. Spotlighting Babydoll Southdown Sheep & Knitted Goods At Timber Creek Farm The fiber farm founder, Janet Garman, reflects on how farming has changed since the '90s and how it's a lifestyle with genuine purpose. The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose English sheep, raised primarily for meat. 2015 LC Scramlin & family; Holly, MI Southdown Sheep Society. 2008 – Northern Starr Livestock, MN – NSLS 7399ET “New Generation” An estimated 110,000 sheep were in Sussex as early as 1341. 2013 Claudette Choma; Stafford Spring, CT 2017 Bill Jones; West Lafayette, IN 1992 – 1994 Dave Fruendt; Monticello, IL 2005 Brandon Howard; Mulhall, OK Purpose. The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose English sheep, raised primarily for meat. It was exported to New Zealand and was used in the breeding of the Canterbury lamb. The Babydoll breed is based on the Southdown with a focus on a short, well-muscled body that makes it suitable for use in vineyards and orchards, as a dual purpose meat and wool sheep and as a terminal sire for maiden ewes. Learn how and when to remove this template message, http://www.newzealand.com/travel/media/press-releases/2009/7/food&wine_mini-sheep-mow-vineyard_press-release.cfm. 1999 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN Purpose. During the Great Depression, a severe and prolonged fall in the prices of wool and cereals due to rising volumes of imports from the British Empire was accompanied by the Wet Years - a six-year period of cold, wet weather with little sun. 2013 Megan Millison, MD 1994 B & S Southdowns; New Bremen, OH 1. The objectives of the AJSA include but are not limited to: Promote Southdown sheep as youth project; Develop youth leadership skills and future leaders within the breed 2007 John Jones; Rio, WI Wisconsin youth ages 11-16 enrolled in 4-H or FFA who do not already own Southdown sheep. Research. They have sweet, smiley faces and friendly natures and are often kept as pets. 1996 – Forsee Southdowns, KY – Forsee “E869” At that time, Mock started the first and original Olde English Southdown Registry to market this once meat breed to a completely new market for people looking for pets and 4H projects, and he started the "Babydoll" used by the members of the original registry, as well as the few spin-off Babydoll registries. 2005 PA Furnance, PA – Scramlin Southdowns, MI 2014 Morgan Forsee; Owenton, KY 1976 – 1978 Bill Doak; Vandalia, MO 2009 – Splendorview Southdowns, MA – Spendorview 0818 1996 – 1997 Mary McElvain; Heyworth, IL 1996 Amber Robison; Norman, OK 1952 – 1954 Frank Kiser; Paris, KY DUANE H. KEISLER, in Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (Second Edition), 2007. 2002 – 2004 James Jagger; Lexington, KY 1962 – 1964 Henry Besuden; Winchester, KY 1994 Ohio Showcase – Mapolyne Farms, OH 1993 – Mapolyne Farms, OH – Mapolyne “93-37S” All 4 sheep had signs compatible with clinical scrapie. It’s of low quality, but wool is still useful- in fact it can be used for soil remediation in wet areas (of which we have plenty!) Uses. *1983 – Mark & Dale Smith, IN – “Centennial Lady” They are a wool sheep. 1990 – 1991 Katrina Webster; Woodburn, IN 2007 – B&B Howard, OK – B & B Howard “7134” To foster and promote youth activity and interest in the Southdown breed. 1992 Matt Jagger; Greencastle, IN St Croix. By 1911, 359 registered Southdown flocks contained some 114,495 breeding ewes throughout Britain. 1989 – 1990 Trevor Carter; Frankfort, IN South East Wales. Each sheep's registration application was passed before a board of three members of the soon to be formed Olde English Southdown Registry. They are also a great source of organic fertilizer! Who is Eligible? Experimental subjects included 4 Southdown ewes admitted to the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Clinic. 1988 – 1989 Trevor Carter; Frankfort, IN 2003 – 2004 Desirae Riehle; Cresco, IA 2002 Desirae Riehle; Cresco, IA Historically they were a dual-purpose sheep, and their wool was highly prized in both Europe and America until the Merino breed was imported and took over the market. 1989 Spencer Harris; Waynesville, IL 1974 – 1976 Duron Howard; Mulhall, OK 2012 Preston Forsee, Owenton, KY 2008 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 1989 Stoney Chandler; Watonga, OK Belfield; Gordonville, VA The early Southdown was noted for some important qualities for which they have since become especially famous, they had a good leg, and their meat was excellent… 2014 Cassie McConkey 2014 Andriana Wendland; Shakopee, MN which gives an alternative yield option. Southdown Sheep breeders listing & info. 2003 – MB Genetics, WI & Scenic View, PA – MB Gen. 2M-E “The Edge” 2004 Katie Fritz; Fredericksburg, TX 2006 Ohio Showcase – Jim Brandt, OH 1990 – Doak Southdowns, MO – Doak “253G” *2007 – 2008 Jessica Hopkins; N. Scituate, RI Purpose The most useful way to categorize sheep breeds is according to their primary purpose: meat, wool, or dairy. 1997 – Gale Cole, IL – Cole “1404” It has been split into two sub-breeds. Scramlin; Holly, MI 2010 Jaleigh Oldenburg, Mulhall, OK or. Requirements/Rules: 1. 1958 – 1960 Harold Judy; Germantown, OH 2008 – 2010 Darrell Howard; Mulhall, OK It is not uncommon at many fairs and expositions for Southdowns to have the largest number of animals exhibited of any of the sheep breeds shown. 2000 – 2002 C.J. 1999 Megan Bishop; Rio, WI (a) Encouragement of the breeding and improvement of Southdown sheep throughout Australia and the maintenance of quality and type. In 1986, a breeder, Robert Mock, began a search for the sheep with bloodlines that conformed to the original Southdowns. 1899 – 1900 Jerome A. Leland; Springfield, IL 1903 – 1908 W.H. 2003 Patti Pershing The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose English sheep, raised primarily for meat. 2013 John Jones; Rio, WI 1994 – 1995 Mary McElvain; Heyworth, IL 2004 Morgan Forsee; Owenton, KY 2008 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 1950 – 1952 W.S. 2012 Preston Forsee; Owenton, KY The Southdown sheep are excellent meat producers. There is little written history or description of the Southdown dating earlier than two hundred fifty years ago. 2015 Cassie McConkey *1994 – Steve Kwisnek – Scenic View “Mayflower” The Southdown raised by commercial growers today, is larger than the “traditional” Southdown of years past. 1999 Amber Robison; Norman, OK Southdown is one of the oldest English sheep species. 2013 – Forsee Southdowns, KY – Forsee R13-16 2010 Austin Jim Bob Lewis; Cresco, IA The Suffolk sheep breed have been around for a while now and they are a large, sturdy breed with a long body, black faces and legs. Southdowns are an excellent carcass breed and their meat is unequaled in tenderness and flavor. 2001 Ohio Showcase – Mapolyne Farms, OH This was significant in the development and mass production of the larger, leggier Southdown of today. *1988 – Terry Bloch, MN – Bloch “597” 1990 Colleen Carter; Frankfort, IN At the North American International Livestock Exposition held each year in Louisville, Kentucky, Southdowns have reigned “supreme” on four occasions! The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose English sheep, raised primarily for meat. 1895 – 1896 John Hobabt Warrens; Hoosick Falls, NY Much remained the same until the First World War, when the Southdown flocks declined with some rapidity, as shepherds and farm workers went off to war. 1940 – 1942 Luther Belden; Bradstreet, MA 223 check-ins. Their qualities are consistent generation after generation even in the crossbred animals. 1984 – Duron Howard, OK History: The Southdown Sheep is a medium-hair, dark-skin, antlerless breed originally from the Sussex Hills.. 1990 Top of the Rockies – Richard Doak, MO *2001 – Jay Mariacher, NH – Hopkins 0046 “Victor” 2004 Cleburne, TX – Cole & Meisenheimer, IL 2008 Emma Peters, OH Weston; Denver, CO 2009 John Jones, Rio, WI 1948 – 1950 James Morford; Amorita, OK 2012 Richard Burns, IN A Babydoll Southdown is a triple purpose sheep: Their small size (under 60cm shoulder to ground) means that they can be used to mow under trees and vineyards; They make a perfect prime lamb, with succulent meat. *Supreme Champion, 1987 Shannon Galloway; Sharpsville, IN 2009 Troy Longenecker 2006 – Jessica Hopkins, RI – Hopkins 0512 1995 – Gale Cole, IL – Cole “1164” 2018- Preston Forsee, KY – Forsee E17-152, 1987 Shannon Galloway; Sharpsville, IN Log In. **2000*New England – Splendorview Farms, MA 2009 Joe Stefenini This meant wheat could be grown successfully the following year. 1998 – 2000 Brian Forsee; Owenton, KY They are smaller than many sheep breeds and have delightful personalities. The fleeces are considered medium-wool type with a fiber diameter of 23.5 to 29.0 microns[5] and a numerical count of 54 to 60. 2001 Ohio Showcase – Splendorview Farms, MA 1964 – 1966 Ben Huff; Chino, CA The purpose of the Science Committee was to research and evaluate changes to the Southdown sheep by increasing the size of the animals and reducing the fat. In the Second World War, the South Downs were commandeered for military training, only fringe farms being left to produce milk for the towns. Likewise, at the Midwest Stud Ram Sales Southdowns have been awarded Supreme Champion several times. 2016 Frank Sexten; Xenia, OH 1999 – Kelly Smith, IN – Barker 227 “Nuff Said” 2007 Morgan Forsee; Owenton, KY 2004 Cleburne, TX – Bill Leib, PA Purpose The purpose of the ASBA Production Contest is to award junior members for their outstanding production practices and record keeping abilities. 2012 CJ Robinson; Norton, TX 2005 Brandon Howard; Mulhall, OK 1933 – H.H. 2015 Cassie McConkey 2007 Sam Fortener, OH The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose British sheep, raised primarily for meat. The Southdown Sheep is a medium-hair, dark-skin, antlerless breed originally from the Sussex Hills. 21 talking about this. 2018 Larry McGuire, 1988 Illinois – Duron Howard, OK 2008 Ohio Showcase – Northern Starr Livestock Services 1992 – Duron Howard, OK – Howard “2037” 2017-Preston Forsee, KY – Forsee R17-348 Southdown History. The Southdown is one of the oldest purebred sheep breeds in the world. Subsequently, the process of registering lambs from this newly established foundation flock began. 2013 Emily Johnson; Sandwich, IL 1991 Zach Bloch; Webster, MN 2014 Ohio Showcase – Northern Starr Livestock, MN They have been selected specifically for their smaller size of the original blood lines and a focus on wool and hobby breeding rather than commercial meat production. It was exported to New … The 20th century brought the establishment of pedigree recording. Statement of Purposes (a) Encouragement of the breeding and improvement of Southdown sheep throughout Australia and the maintenance of quality and type. It is an ancient Welsh breed, which was once common in the Welsh Mountains. Southdown” 1993 Jodie Drier; Hesston, KS 2011 New England – Splendorview Farm, Cummington, MA The Babydoll breed is based on the Southdown with a focus on a short, well-muscled body that makes it suitable for use in vineyards and orchards, as a dual purpose meat and wool sheep and as a terminal sire for maiden ewes. Pickerell; Springfield, IL The Southdown is one of the oldest purebred sheep breeds in the world. 2008 Kim & June Weedy; MD The Southdown was developed in Sussex, England in the late 1700's and early 1800's and exported to the US shortly thereafter. 2012 – Adriana Wedland, MN – JK Maddox 1209 Prime lamb sire . [dubious – discuss] The large flocks grazed the open downs by day and at dusk they came down to the lower arable land for folding. *1996 Midwest Stud Ram Sale – Duron Howard, OK Robinson; Norton, TX Rear View Babydoll Southdown Ram photo used for AABMGS Registration AABMGS Babydoll Section The Babydoll breed is based on the Southdown with a focus on a short, well-muscled body that makes it suitable for use in vineyards and orchards, as a dual purpose meat and wool sheep and as a terminal sire for maiden ewes. Southdowns have won the carcass division at the Houston Livestock Show many times competing against all breeds! They are smaller than many sheep breeds and have delightful personalities. 2018-Preston Forsee, KY – Forsee R17-179 (March Madness), 2002 Brandon Howard; Mulhall, OK 2014 Mackenzie Padgett or. *Supreme Champion, 1982 – Gale Cole, IL – “Centennial Lad” 2011 Morgan Forsee; Owenton, KY (c) To encourage the use of registered Southdown sheep and to undertake promotion to that end and judicious publicity. This is a dual-purpose breed and domestic. 1954 – 1956 Ben Morgan; Marlinton, WV 1978 – 1980 Nancy Ferguson; Corvallis, OR 2014 – Derek Wilson, PA – WSFS 13046 1994 – 1996 Mark Smith; Crawfordsville, IN 1999 Ohio Showcase – Duron Howard, OK 2011 New England – MB Genetics, Rio, WI (b) Encouragement of an amicable spirit among all breeders. They later declined in nearly the same pattern that had occurred in England. Purpose: To promote youth involvement with Southdown sheep in Wisconsin by awarding youth with a quality registered ewe lamb to begin their flocks. They are adaptable to varied and wet climates. Spotlighting Babydoll Southdown Sheep & Knitted Goods At Timber Creek Farm The fiber farm founder, Janet Garman, reflects on how farming has changed since the '90s and how it's a lifestyle with genuine purpose. In the late 1700 and early 1800s, the Southdown sheep was first developed in southeastern England. They are relatively calm in disposition. [citation needed] At the time, their wool was second only to the Hereford sheep in fineness and quality. The purpose of the Science Committee was to research and evaluate changes to the Southdown sheep by increasing the size of the animals and reducing the fat. The Southdown Sheep Society is one of the oldest breed Society's in the United Kingdom and has members spread the length and breadth of the country. 2005 – Krystal Repasky/Northern Starr, MN – NSLS 4058 “Mustang Sally” This will allow us to focus more on our fleeces with our black sheep. With today’s high costs of feeds and grains, Southdowns are in demand because they are economical to feed and maintain. 1993 – 1994 Lori Whitaker; Minier, IL 2008 Daniel Howard The main purposes of this breed are fleece production, meat production, and cross-breeding to develop other sheep breeds. Purpose: To promote youth involvement with Southdown sheep in Wisconsin by awarding youth with a quality registered ewe lamb to begin their flocks. A Babydoll Southdown is a triple purpose sheep: Their small size (under 60cm shoulder to ground) means that they can be used to mow under trees and vineyards; They make a perfect prime lamb, with succulent meat. 2017-Mary Morgan 2000 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 1984 – 1986 Ronald Wedel; Moundridge, KS 1997 New England – Splendorview Farm, MA 1968 – 1970 A.T. Newberry; Bland, VA 2003 Ashley Harrelson Wisconsin Southdown Association . 2015 Kelly Vierck 2017 – 2018 Scott Flanagan, DVM; Ballinger, TX, 2007 Gary Kwisnek; Clarksburg, PA *AJSA National Ambassador Program began this year, therefore National Ambassador Team also serve as AJSA Officers. 1997 – B & B Howard, OK – Howard “7078” 1989 – Gale Cole, IL – Cole “950” 2009 Chris Parson, MA These are abundantly found in the United Kingdom. R+NNEDF. 1991 Spencer Harris; Waynesville, IL 1990 – Sun Country Southdowns, TX – Howard 9363 Grove Flock Pedigree Jacob and Southdown sheep. Its fleece is close and is the finest of the British breeds; but, though white and of good quality, the wool is short and the fleeces relatively light in weight. [3][4] Baby Doll breeders claim that their sheep are closer to the original English Southdown than are the commercial Southdown sheep being grown today. 2006 – B&B Howard, OK – B & B Howard “6041” Wool. 1989 Top of the Rockies – Ronald Wedel & Sons, KS 1998 Keith Meisenheimer; Palmyra, IL After this initial review and acceptance period, the "Foundation Flock" registry was closed in 1991. 2008 Heather Meyers It also develops Shropshire sheep, Oxford, and Hampshire sheep. All 4 sheep had signs compatible with clinical scrapie. The Southdown breed was originally bred by John Ellman of Glynde, near Lewes, East Sussex, about 200 years ago. 2000 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 1991 – Doak Southdowns, MO – Doak “D190” *Supreme Champion 2009 Caroline Kuhn 2002 – Barker Family, IN – NSLS 1005 “Triple Time” 2003 – Scenic View Farms, PA – Scenic View 314 “Sparkle” 2015 Alyssa Flanagan 1997 New England – Gale Tempel, CO 2/17/2014. This breed is known as a native breed recognized by the … The breed originated centuries ago in the hills of Sussex, England, long know as the “Downs.” There is little written history or description of the Southdown dating earlier than two hundred fifty years ago. 2007 – 2007 Aaron Jennings; Fredonia, TX 1989 Top of the Rockies – Gale Cole, IL I don't see ewe lambs as powerful and expressive as her very often. 1960 – 1962 David McEwen; London, Ontario, Canada 1988 Katrina Webster; Woodburn, IN 1994 Ohio Showcase – Duron Howard, OK They are a wool sheep. which gives an alternative yield option. 2008 Austin Heminger, MO This divergence from the original breed standards was the beginning of what later became two distinct lines in the US. The original blood line of the English Southdowns are the Olde English 'Babydoll' Southdown sheep in the US. Noteworthy: 1986 record selling Southdown ram, $8,500 at the Midwest Stud Ram Sale – Duron Howard, 1982 – Mark & Dale Smith, IN – “Centennial Lady” 1995 Jamie Meisenheimer; Palmyra, IL 2009 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN One of the oldest of the English breeds of sheep is the Southdown, originating on the South Down hills of Sussex County, England. 1992 Black & White – Gale Cole, IL 1993 Nathan Perry; Tennessee In 1813, Arthur Young estimated 200,000 ewes were kept on the eastern South Downs and commented, "the amazing number they keep is one of the most singular circumstances in the sheep husbandry of England". 2008 Kelsey Bowman 2009 Sarah Doyle, PA 2001 – 2002 Andy McGuire; Ankeny, IA 2014 – 2016 Mike McElvain; Heyworth, IL Comptom; Monroe, OH 2011 Max Herrera, MN ... for the purpose of this question I will focus on the “showing” elements. Potts; Jacksonville, IL 2015 Lexy Grace; Westmoreland, NH 2005 PA Furnance, PA – Scenic View Farm, PA They are a favorite among youth of all ages because of their gentle disposition and moderate size. See more of Hilmar Farms Southdown Sheep on Facebook. 1934 – 1935 William A. Hinton; Sadieville, KY Daraus lässt sich auch der Name Southdown Schaf ableiten. 2011 Andrew Burrell, Cumberland, ME The Southdown has been placed on a watch list by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2013 – Forsee Southdowns, KY – Forsee E12-90 2010 Brandon Howard; Mulhall, OK They are raised mainly for meat production. Southdown, breed of medium-wool, dark-faced, hornless sheep originating in the Sussex hills of England.The oldest of all British breeds of sheep, it has an ideal body conformation for meat production. 2001 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 1997 Betsy Wallace; Casstown, OH 1997 – 1998 Mary McElvain; Heyworth, IN English farms kept these hardy sheep for their flavorful meat and fine fleece. The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose British sheep, raised primarily for meat. His work was continued by Jonas Webb of Babraham in Cambridgeshire, who developed the larger animal of today. 1996 Midwest Stud Ram Sale – Mapolyne Farms, OH 1980 – 1982 Gale Cole; Palmyra, IL Experimental subjects included 4 Southdown ewes admitted to the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Clinic. 2012 – Forsee Southdowns, KY – “Stonehenge” 1995 Ohio Showcase – Mapolyne Farms, OH 2004 Katie Fritz; Fredericksburg, TX They spread small pellets over the newly trimmed grass as they go. 2012 – 2014 Barbara Bishop; Rio, WI It is an old breed and among the most important British sheep breeds. The Southdown Baby Doll is in contrast a small breed of sheep, and naturally polled. 2015 Courtney Lobdell The Association was established in 2017, after concerns were raised that Babydolls genetics were in danger of being permanently lost due to so many being crossed with Modern Southdowns and other breeds of sheep. 1992 – 1993 Matt Barker; Waldron, IN 1. 2009 Emilie Kuhn, IN Southdown definition is - any of a breed of small medium-wooled hornless sheep of English origin. 1986 – Doak Southdowns, MO 2017 Richmond, IN – Maddox Southdowns, OK Southdowns make excellent 4-H and FFA projects. 2015 Lensey Watson. 2004 – Scenic View Farms, PA – Scenic View 314 “Sparkle” 1986 – Doak Southdowns, MO Watt; Cedarville, OH 2015 Mackenzie Padgett they produce both meat and wool) and some are even triple-purpose (dairy, meat, and wool), most sheep breeds excel in either the production of meat, wool, or dairy -- seldom two or all three. 2015 Lexy Grace; Westmoreland, NH, 1995 Jami Meisenheimer; Palmyra, IL While most sheep breeds are dual-purpose (i.e. 2006 – 2008 Lee Pettery; Red Bluff, CA She is a bit stiffed necked when braced but will lay down and have good ones. *1992 – Mapolyne Farms, OH – Mapolyne “Mr. 1988 – 1990 Gale Tempel; Wiley, CO 2016-Hannah Schultz, Casey Lobdell, & Mackenzie Padgett IN 2000 New England – Splendorview Farm, MA 2006 Jessica Hopkins; N. Scituate, RI 1988 Trevor & Colleen Carter; Frankfort, IN 2003 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 2005 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 2014 Kelly Vierck, WI 1987 – Richard & Bill Doak, MO -Doak “W781” 1989 – Alan Hurliman, AZ – Hurliman “591” The … It also develops Shropshire sheep, Oxford, and Hampshire sheep. 1946 – 1948 Earl Jenkins; Ashley, OH 1988 – Duron Howard, OK – D. Howard 88-87 “Upset” The purpose of this study was to characterize naturally occurring scrapie in the Southdown breed of sheep. 2015 – Adrianna Wendland, MN – NSLS 15124 One of the oldest terminal shire breeds in the UK, the Southdown originates from the native sheep that have roamed the South Downs for centuries. 2007 – Pleasant Springs, WI – Pleasant Springs 5132 2006 – 2007 Megan Bishop; Rio, WI Log In. The Babydoll Southdown breed is based on the Southdown with a focus on a short, well-muscled body that makes it suitable for use in vineyards and orchards, as a dual purpose meat and wool sheep and as a terminal sire for maiden ewes. From then until 1939, the registered Southdown flocks numbered around 200. Napa sheep slaughter solved: Culprits were cougars. One other factor that affected the original bloodlines was that the Southdown could not satisfy the consumer demand for larger meat cuts. The Cheviot sheep is a dual-purpose animal. **Record Selling $18,500, 1988 Illinois – Charles Bedinger, IL 2015 Caroline Kuhn; Manilla, IN, 2003 Nicholas Herrera 2015 Courtney Lobdell Lynette Dehnert. The breed was developed over decades, mainly in the South Downs area of the UK from the late 18th Century onwards. 1998 World Sheep & Wool Congress, CA – Gale Tempel, CO 1944 – 1946 Paul Hite; Nashville, TN Wisconsin youth ages 11-16 enrolled in 4-H or FFA who do not already own Southdown sheep. 1970 – 1972 C. L. Forsee; Owenton, KY 2011 – Pleasant Springs, WI – Pleasant Springs 6263   Originating on the South Down hills of Sussex County, England it is one of the oldest English breeds of sheep. 2003 Midwest Stud Ram Sale – Willwerth Southdowns, IA They are quiet docile breed that can be used as a dual-purpose sheep breed for both their meat and wool. STATEMENT OF PURPOSES 1. Das Southdown Schaf, auch bekannt als „Olde English Babydoll“ ist eine der ältesten Schafrassen Großbritanniens.Seine Entstehung wird aus den kleinen, feinwolligen südenglischen Landrassen abgeleitet, die in den South Downs lebten. 2015 – 2016 Kelly Vierck; Juneau, WI Adult size is between 18-24″ at the shoulders. Breed category: dual-purpose, medium wool ... Go to North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry=> Badger Face Welsh Mountain The Welsh Mountain Badger Face is a color variation (a recessive trait) of the Welsh Mountain. 1996 Matt Barker; Waldron, IN 2012 Kaylee McKenna, MA; Scramlin Southdowns Southdowns reign supreme champion on a number of occasions at shows across the United States. 1999 – Duron Howard, OK – D. Howard “9143” Welcome to the website of the Southdown Sheep Society, the Society represents the interests of Southdown breeders in the UK and provides registration and marketing services to breeders across the country. 2001 Krystal Repasky; Prior Lake, MN 2009 Max Herrrera Southdown History. Mature weights for rams range from 190 to 230 lb (86-104 kg); ewes weigh from 130 to 180 lb (59-81 kg). In an adjacent field lavender and other herbs are grown for the fragrances in hand-made soaps and for wreaths and bouquets.