Portland sheep



The Portland sheep come from the Dorset area and are a bit smaller than other sheep. The rams have big, spirally horns, while the ewes have horns that form a half circle. When lambs are born, they have a bright red coat that changes to a creamy white as they grow.
In the past, they were a popular choice for meat, even during the time of King George III. But by 1974, there were almost none left. Thankfully, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) stepped in and helped bring them back to life!
Ship-Shape Sheep
Legend has it that the Portland swam to our shores from ships of the Spanish Armada in the 16th century. But others believe they were introduced centuries earlier by the Romans.