North country cheviots

The North Country Cheviot is a breed that has a strong history in the north of England and Scotland for several centuries. They are considered independent sheep, strong willed, vigorous and very hardy in harsh climates and rough pasture.  They are best suited to pasture based systems rather then intensive management.
The ewes exhibit superior mothering instincts and tend to deliver lambs easily. The lambs are vigorous with excellent survivability. Although they only demonstrate an average rate of gain, the carcass quality is very good with an above average yield percentage. North Country rams are often used in crossbreeding programs to pass on the maternal strengths of the breed as well as to produce desirable carcasses. 

 The Suffolk breed was developed in the early 1800's in the southeastern area of England by crossing the Southdown and the Norfolk Horned sheep. The Suffolk breed came to Canada in 1888 and interest in the breed grew rapidly after 1920. More than eighty years later it is still one of the dominant breeds in the Canadian industry.  Suffolk lambs tend to exceed all other breeds in rate of gain, and respond well to confinement, they also offer excellent economic returns and continue to dominate the heavy lamb market in Canada. The rams are widely used as terminal sires in commercial ewe flocks due to their ability to produce lambs with excellent growth and carcass traits.