 The Cheviot is an
alert, active, stylish sheep with distinctive
wool, free face and legs. Originating in the
bare wind swept Cheviot Hills, on the border
between England and Scotland, it was recognised
as a hardy sheep as early as the 14th
Century.
It is primarily a hill country
sheep, being an excellent forager and survivor
of bleak conditions.
Cheviot wool is used
in the manufacture of durable tweeds, and being
in between the long wool and short wool breeds
in length and handle, is also used in hand
knitting wool.
Being an old established
breed recognised as early as 1372, it has been
claimed that both the Texel and Border
Leicester, carry early infusions of Cheviot
blood.
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