 The first
English Flocks of Hampshire Down were
established about 1860, the first flock book
being published in 1890.
Hampshires have
distinctive markings of rich brown face, eyes,
ears, knees, and around the tail, against a
white wool body.
They are noted as sires
that produce fast growing and early maturing
prime lambs. An experiment in England once
produced three drops of lambs within 13 months,
claiming prolifacy and fertility of the
breed.
They are reputed to have an
ability to withstand great variation in climatic
conditions from below zero to tropical heat, and
have found favour in many countries throughout
the world.
Wool is typical down type
averaging 90mm in length and 26
microns
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