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The wonderful Ouessant sheep is a rare heritage breed originally from the island of Ouessant off the west coast Brittany. Ouessants are renowned for their character, their hardiness and for their status as the smallest naturally occurring breed of sheep in the world.
The Ouessant Sheep Society was formed by a group of like-minded breeders and enthusiasts in February 2005 and has since grown to include well over 100 flocks across the UK. The Society exists to protect, promote, and conserve the Ouessant breed, providing members with information and advice on the care and welfare of Ouessants, and representing the interests of owners and their sheep in the UK and abroad.
The Society maintains the official register of pedigree Ouessant sheep in the UK, is a DEFRA recognised breed society and in 2021 obtained registered charity status.
Member benefits:
• Officially endorsed - The only DEFRA-recognised breed society for Ouessant sheep in the UK
• Access to the pre-eminent Ouessant flock registry in the UK
• Mentoring and support – Regional Reps
• Access to a private members’ Facebook group – join the club!
• Free breed standard booklet – everything you need to know
• Advice about breeding
• Information about Ouessant history, genetics, conformation
• Networking opportunities – a sense of community
• Guidance on showing and displaying Ouessant sheep either competitively or for fun
• Bi-annual newsletters
• Branded merchandise, in the society shop.
• NEW DEVELOPMENTS – many new exciting opportunities to be announced!
We welcome new members and those which are new to both the breed and sheep keeping. We have a nationwide support network to help and support our members and we actively encourage members to get involved.
Join the society today! Follow us on Facebook (Open group)
Registered Charity No 1195176