Cymdeithas Defaid Balwen
Sheep Society
✨ Balwen Breed Standard ✨
The Balwen sheep should display the following key characteristics:
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Base Colour: Black, brown, or dark grey
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Markings:
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A clear white blaze on the face
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Four distinct white feet
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The lower half to two-thirds of the tail should be white
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Conformation: Sheep must show strong Welsh Mountain type
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Size: Should be an accurate reflection of age
🐏 MALE INSPECTION STANDARD
🎨 Base Colour
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Preferred: Black
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Also acceptable: Dark brown or grey
🤍 Markings
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Face & Tail:
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An unbroken white blaze must run from the poll of the head to the nose
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The lower two-thirds of the tail must be white
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Jaw:
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A small amount of white is acceptable on the lower jaw, but must not extend below the top edge of the breastbone
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🧦 Socks
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Requirement: Four clearly defined white socks
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Socks must not extend above the hock or the knee
🐑 Nose & Ears
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Noses: Must be black
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Ears: No white allowed in or on the ears
🦴 Horns
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ALL males must have horns (no exceptions)
✨ FEMALE INSPECTION STANDARD ✨
🎨 Base Colour
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Preferred: Black
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Also acceptable: Dark brown or grey
🤍 Markings
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Face & Tail:
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An unbroken white blaze must run from the poll of the head down to the nose.
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The lower two-thirds of the tail must be white.
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Jaw:
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A small patch of white is acceptable on the lower jaw, but it must not extend below the top edge of the breastbone.
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🧦 Socks
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Ideal: Four white socks
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Registration requirement: At least two clearly defined white socks
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Note: Some black within the white socks is currently acceptable.
🐑 Noses
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Females must have black noses.
