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Due to Blue Tongue Restrictions, the Dutch Spotted Sheep Society can announce that alongside the usual Carlisle Summer Selection Sale held on Friday 1st August, there will also be an additional sale in Scotland but open to stock from Scotland, Wales and N Ireland to be held by H & H in Lockerbie on Thursday 31st July. Online Bidding will be available via Marteye Run limits of 4 females and 4 m...

The Dutch Spotted Sheep Society are delighted to announce the new breed secretary, Rachel Buckle joining the Society as of 1st July 2025.  Rachel lives near Lanark, Scotland with her partner Jimmy Bell, together they farm the Cottage flock of crossing Leicester’s, alongside Swaledale ewes producing North of England Mule ewe lambs, Beltex and commercial Mule and Texel cross ewes. Rachel comes wi...

An important update from the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society in reference to the Royal Welsh Show 2025. 

Would you be interested in attending? As first steps towards growing the Dutch Spotted Sheep Society Regional Groups, the Northern Regional Group are planning on hosting a flock visit in June 2025 within the Cumbria region. The day will include a farm walk, lunch and refreshments.  To make the first steps in the planning progress of this event, please register your interest by contacting region...

South West Regional Group recently hosted a highly informative trimming and ring craft workshop at Sedgemoor Auction Centre, attracting a strong turnout from members across the region. The event featured renowned professional trimmer and experienced showman Chrissy Davies, who provided an in-depth, step-by-step demonstration on preparing a sheep for the show ring. Attendees assembled around the s...

EAR TAGS FOR 2025 For 2025 the Society recommends WHITE Flag Tags which must bear the following: UK Flock Number, Individual EID Number, DSSS Flock Number and DSSS Year Letter - i

UKTAG has been asked to attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival in Maryland USA from the 3rd – 4th May 2025. The Dutch Spotted Sheep Society will have a booth at the event with Society Member and Veterinary Director of UKTAG Dr Rob Grinnall BVSc MRCVS giving a talk on importing UK genetics and the sheep available. The USA have imported embryos and semen valued at over £2million and we hope t...

The Dutch Spotted Sheep Society has amended charges to import of sheep from the Republic of Ireland and only those born in ROI to Northern Ireland to £20 + VAT per life for males and females. Further movement on to GB will trigger full import fee. To register these animals, DSS Registrations will need proof of purchase and Pedigree Certificate in order to be registered with the Society. For assis...