Welcome to the Official Breed Society for Dutch Spotted Sheep

Please contact McCartneys directly for entry forms.  Further details can be found on our FOR SALE page

AGM

Notice is hereby given to members that the Annual General Meetng for Dutch Spotted Sheep UK

will be held on 9 November 2019, at 1pm

at The Shepherds, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle CA1 2RW

We apologise to all members and buyers for the delay in transfer of ownership following the recent sale at Carlisle. 

The relevant paperwork was received from the auction on Saturday 21.9.2019.  All transfers will now be dealt with in a timely manner. 

We wish you all the best with your new sheep.

HANNAH of TIPTOP TAKES SUPREME INTERBREED AT 

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

History has been made at The 2019 Great Yorkshire Show where Ali Jackson's imported ewe Hannah of Tiptop was crowned Supreme Interbreed Champion.  A remarkable success that sent shock waves through pedigree sheep breeders. 

“Immaterial of breed a champion has to be correct and have breed character and this sheep just oozes character. She also has a great top and head and is good on her legs”

Interbreed judge, Roderick Runciman.

THE 2019 YEAR LETTER IS:

PEDIGREE EAR TAGS VIA CAISLEY

In conjunction with Caisley tags are delighted to now be able to offer members and breeders standardised pedigree ear tags.

Please see our new page "Pedigree Ear Tags" for more information.

2019 SALE DATES

• 30th August H&H, Carlisle
• 7th December McCartneys, Worcester
• 13th December H&H, Carlisle

DSS(UK) advises if purchasing privately or via any other arranged imports to check the sheep do have all the correct paperwork & parental details to be registered with DSS(UK). Please also make sure any MV schemes are recognised within the UK before the sheep are introduced into your MV accredited flocks.

* Anyone purchasing imported or non registered sheep are advised to contact DSS(UK) direct to discuss the current import inspection procedures, and registration guidance.