Cotswold Sheep

Cotswold sheep come from the Cotswold Hills of Gloucesteshirer, in the southern midlands of England. They are a fairly large dual purpose sheep, raised for both meat and wool. The Cotswold is a "long-wool" breed. The wool grows so fast and gets so long that it is often shorn twice a year instead of only once. It is very popular with handspinners. 

For more information on the Cotswold breed visit the Cotswold Sheep Society website.

To find breeders of registered Cotswolds in Canada visit the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation website.