Devon Closewools are a true triple purpose breed. Renowned for it's full flavoured, succulent meat, dense strong wool and an ideal "Mule" cross
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Welcome to the official page of the Devon Closewool Sheep Breeders’ Society. The Society was established in 1923 to encourage the breeding and maintenance of the characteristics of the Devon Closewool sheep at home and abroad, and the maintenance of the purity of the breed.
Excited to announce our Centenary rosettes and sashes have arrived ready for the show season! Many thanks to David Wallace and Rosettes Direct for producing them and to Margaret Elliott who has very kindly offered to sponsor the rosettes 🎊 🥇🐑🏆
Click on the link below to listen to the Radio 4 Farming programme's interview with Ricky and Lyn Rennie last Sunday.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001jbwj
The schedule is now available for this year's Devon County Show with entries closing 17th March 2023. This show also qualifies for Ram Lamb of the Year with a trophy kindly donated by the family of the late George Kingdon. Centenary rosettes and a Champion Centenary sash will also be awarded. Get your entries in asap!
Nice article in the Spring edition of the Exmoor Magazine to start off the celebrations of our Centenary year.
Wishing all our members, families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful, Happy and Prosperous New Year. Looking forward to an exciting 2023 when we celebrate our Centenary together
Lovely article in Devon Live about the Rennie family's success this year in the show ring and their farming journey so far. Well done guys - great ambassadors for the breed 🐑💖🐑
First generation farmers keeping rare breed alive
Getting the keys to their own farm has been a long time coming for Ricky and Lyn RennieThe Flock Competition results were announced at the AGM on Wednesday evening at Filleigh and we are delighted to announce the overall winner was Veronica Matthews with John Witheridge overall reserve winner. Congratulations to Harry Ellis for winning the cup for the Best Ram Lamb.
Results below:-
Small Flock
1st Veronica Matthews
2nd Brymore Academy
3rd equal Christine Ley
3rd equal Martin Tucker
Large Flock
1st John Witheridge
2nd Harry Ellis
3rd Clive and Lydia Handy
Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all the entrants for giving up their time and providing our judges, Raymond Kingdon and Sam Hutchings, with their kind hospitality.
We are really excited to announce that the 2023 Devon Closewool Centenary Calendar is now available. The front and back cover photos provide a taste of the wonderful images each month, showing our lovely breed and the local characters who have managed the breed over the decades from the 1920's to the current date. Calendars will be available to collect at the AGM on
Wednesday 30th or by contacting the Secretary on 01769 550400