Greyfaced Dartmoor
This breed of sheep has been around since the 17th century. They are a hardy breed who is able to survive in very extreme weather conditions. They don't have horns but have a very distinguishable face. They have a very characteristic black nose, which stands out against the white/cream coloured face and fleece.
They have a fridge of wool across the top of their face, which can also travel round their eyes and have wool which goes down their legs. It has a long length staple which is curly! The breed is now on the rare breed list, as numbers of these wonderful breeds are diminishing.
The wool is great for rug making and we find that it is softer/ finer than Valais Blacknose and the Silvernose breeds.
Average Fleece Weight: 5-8Kg
Average Staple Length: 5-8 Inches
Micron Range: 40-42
Recommended Craft Areas - Needle felting and peg loom rug making.
Greyfaced Dartmoor
This breed of sheep has been around since the 17th century. They are a hardy breed who is able to survive in very extreme weather conditions. They don't have horns but have a very distinguishable face. They have a very characteristic black nose, which stands out against the white/cream coloured face and fleece.
They have a fridge of wool across the top of their face, which can also travel round their eyes and have wool which goes down their legs. It has a long length staple which is curly! The breed is now on the rare breed list, as numbers of these wonderful breeds are diminishing.
The wool is great for rug making and we find that it is softer/ finer than Valais Blacknose and the Silvernose breeds.
Average Fleece Weight: 5-8Kg
Average Staple Length: 5-8 Inches
Micron Range: 40-42
Recommended Craft Areas - Needle felting and peg loom rug making.
