Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Southdown

Southdown

• Origin - Sussex, England
• Type - Meat breed.
• Wool - Short and loose.
• Descriptors - White wool on body with gray to brown colored wool on face and legs, black muzzle and feet, polled (hornless), small to moderate frame size, and blocky head and body.
• Important Traits - Carcass conformation, early maturity, and adaptability to varied climates.