Teeswater Sheep Breeds, groomed show animals, slick sheared pure-breds, livestock, halter showing at the Masham Sheep Fair, North Yorkshire Dales, UK

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Originating from the Teesdale area of County Durham the Teeswater sheep produces fine long stapled lustrous wool with a natural permanent curl. During the 1920s, Teeswater rams became a popular crossing ram, especially when mated with hill ewes to produce the half-bred lambs (Masham) as a replacements in lowland flocks. Thereby increasing in numbers and spreading widely throughout the UK. With the introduction of Continental breeds in the 1970s, however the popularity of Teeswaters declined and is now on the endangered list () of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Masham, near Ripon, Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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