Buyer question
How long do Cheviot sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Cheviot sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Cheviot sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cheviot sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Cheviots are a small, hardy hill breed from the Cheviot Hills on the England and Scotland border. They have white faces with no wool on the face or legs, upright ears and a lively nature, and ewes lamb easily and mother well.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- Cheviot Hills, UK
- Best fit
- Pasture flocks, cold climates
- Temperament
- Alert, active
What to weigh
Cheviots are active and alert, so they can be harder to catch and need good fencing. Their fleece is springy and useful but less fine than specialty wool breeds.