Characteristics of the Breed:

Shetland sheep belong to Northern European short-tailed group. Their tails do not require docking.

They are a primitive breed and have evolved naturally. Thus, Shetlands are able to survive, thrive, and procreate with little intervention.

Shetlands are a small breed. Ewes weigh between 35 and 40 Kg (75 and 100 pounds), while rams range between 40 and 50 Kg (90 and 125 pounds). Rams usually have beautiful spiral horns. Ewes are generally polled. Both are fine-boned and agile.

Shetlands are calm, docile and easy to manage. They have distinctive personalities. Most respond well to attention and some will wag their tails when petted.

Shetlands for Fleece and Fibre: Shetland fleece and fibre sell at premium prices to hand-spinners, weavers, and other fibre artists. These sheep come in a range of colours. Frequently, there will be a blending of tones within the fleece on the same animal. black, and varying shades of grey (shaela, emsket, grey, and light grey) varying shades of brown including dark brown, moorit (red brown), mioget (gold brown), fawn (taupe brown), musket (light brown) white There is variety in the "style" of fleeces found in the Shetland breed, but each fleece should always have a soft handle, and be fairly even over the entire animal.

• a delicacy, and thus sells for top dollar
• fits in with modern trends toward leaner, healthier meat
• sought after by members of various ethnic communities
  
• smaller carcasses are a better size for most families today

Our primary focus is to breed the best Shetlands possible. Each generation, we move a step closer to a flock of 'perfect' Shetlands. Our sheep have excellent conformation, true Shetland 'type', and the fleece quality has progressed at an amazing rate. We often have some older girls available at sale prices to special homes only. While not 'perfect' each one of them has helped to move us along in our quest for perfection. They have many productive years left. If you are interested, and think you can provide a special home, please ask.

Our growth is directed by the following goals:

• To maintain conformation and type as laid out in the Shetland Sheep Standard(1927).
• We have visited both the Dailley, and the Maple Ridge flock and strive to maintain a flock that is comparable to the flocks on these two farms.
• To ensure that all sheep meet our very high standards for fleece quality.   We have made wonderful gains in this area.
• To have representation of all 11 Shetland colours.  This is another area where we have made significant gains.
  
• To emphasize the full range of patterns and spots possible within the breed
• We are committed to preserving and developing the rare gulmoget pattern in all colours and combinations.