Cheviot (North/South)

The Cheviot is a white-faced British hill sheep from the Cheviot Hills on the Northumberland–Scottish Borders. The North Country Cheviot is the branch that split off in northern Scotland, while the southern (South Country) Cheviot stayed in the Borders.

Border Leicester and Lincoln Longwool may have entered the northern line, making it larger, longer-fleeced and earlier-maturing – about twice the size of its southern relative. Head and legs are covered with short white hair; it is Roman-nosed and polled.

An independent sheep that copes with harsh climates and rough grazing; it lambs easily, its lambs are vigorous with high survival, and carcass quality and yield are good. It is used for crossbreeding on both dam and sire sides and has a long productive life.