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The Waterman and Marsden Flocks

Pedigree Portland Sheep

 

Dorset's rare breed for

all seasons and all reasons

Thrifty, hardy and easily handled sheep, ideal for smallholders

An ancient breed; Portlands originated in South Dorset, on the Isle of Portland where indigenous sheep were influenced by Mediterranean animals imported by the Romans and Phoenicians.

Portlands are a representative of the Wessex tan-faced group of sheep breeds.

The ewes are good, milky mothers and may breed out of season.

Lambs are born with a foxy red fleece which changes to cream in the first year.

Both sexes are horned. Portlands produce high quality wool and deliciously flavoursome meat.

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