Penhaligon Stud - Zwartbles

We would like to introduce you to our flock of Zwartbles Accredited sheep.

Our initial intention was to have a few sheep to keep our horse paddocks in good order but once we looked into the various breeds further it was decided to seek out a good quality flock to breed quality animals for breeding and showing. We have been lucky enough to find a lovely flock which are the basis of our breeding programme. See photos.

About Zwartbles

Zwartbles are a friendly breed, easy to keep and great fun to have around. They only have to hear the rattle of a bucket and they come running, making them easier to handle than many breeds. They make perfect paddock cleaners along side horses and are very popular as a smallholders breed. An ideal breed for children to get involved with.

These splendid black sheep were introduced to Britain from Holland in the 1980's.They are a large black sheep with a white blaze. They have up to four white socks and a white tip to their undocked tails.

Zwartble sheep are very maternal and prolific. They are extremely milky and can suckle twins and triplets with ease. Lambs grow at a tremendous rate and have lean meat. The fleeces are good quality, with plenty of crimp and beautiful shading from brown to black.

This is the sire of our lambs Kiln Fields Black Label - Male Champion at The Royal 2007 Breed Champion at Monmouthshire Show 2008