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Lawrence Cottage's Letha 75% Yearling Ewe Sire: UKs Grey Green Star Dam: Shepherd Lane's Lizzie
Lawrence Cottage's Rosella, born 2013. Reserve Champion White Long wool Yearling Ewe 82.25% 2014 Oregon Flock and FiberSire: UK Rimington Playboy Dam: C. King Sadie
Lawrence Cottage's Priscilla, born 2013. Yearling Ewe 82.25%Sire: UK Rimington Playboy Dam: C. King Sadie
Lawrence Cottage's Letha 75% Yearling Ewe Sire: UKs Grey Green Star Dam: Shepherd Lane's Lizzie
Teeswater sheep originated in Teesdale, England. Teeswater sheep are classified as an English Long Wool breed. The Teeswater sheep are of a gentle/docile temperament. Teeswater wool is of a long staple length, high lustor, extremely soft and genetically kemp free. The long purley locks contain no dark fiber and hang free, without propensity to felt on the animal. Teeswater wool has a soft handle. As of 2020 remains in an upgrade status in North America. The largest majority of Teeswater sheep in North America are the result of importation of UK semen and artificial insemination.
Here at Lawrence Cottage we are upgrading with the goal of a purebred registered Teeswater flock. We have percentage Teeswater ewes. We are excited to be adding a few fine Teeswater sheep to our flock with many thanks to the Dally's of Shepherds Lane!
Here at Lawrence Cottage we will strive to preserve this wonderful breed. We feel very honored to have in our care a few of these regal sheep.
Our journey toward breeding higher-percentage Teeswater sheep continues, and it has been a rewarding experience. One of the most satisfying aspects of this process is seeing the improvement in fiber quality as the percentage of Teeswater genetics increases within our flock.
Over the past 10+ years, we have learned that Teeswater lambs tend to mature more slowly than some other breeds, often reaching maturity between two and three years of age. We generally wait until our ewes reach maturity before breeding them, allowing them time to develop.
The upgrading process has been slow, largely due to the difficulty of obtaining semen from the UK for artificial insemination (AI). Strict USDA import protocols have significantly hindered efforts to increase Teeswater genetics in the United States.
Several factors contribute to these challenges. Teeswaters are seasonal, fall breeders, which coincides with the time of year when midges in Europe can spread Schmallenberg virus to susceptible animals. Rams that test positive for the virus are ineligible for semen export.
As a small farm with limited space, we maintain a modest breeding flock. From time to time, this means we have some lovely Teeswater breeding ewes available for sale. If you are interested in adding this beautiful breed to your flock, please feel free to inquire. We are always happy to connect with others who appreciate these special sheep and their exceptional fiber.
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Lawrence Cottage Duchess 75% Teeswater ewe Sire: Rimington Playboy, bred by D. Pilkington of the U.K. http://www.teeswaterwools.co.uk/teeswater-breeding.htm Click below for a photo:http://www.toprams.com/tees.htm
Hazel, companion to Elizabeth, fondly referred to as Lizzie. (2011)
Hazel is a registered 65.5% Teeswater. Lizzie is a registered 50% Teeswater ewe.
Hazel & Lizzie were two of the founding ewes in the Lawrence Cottage Teeswater flock. Lizzie's progeny have excellent face markings and outstanding fleeces.
Lizzie in 2012 as a yearling ewe
Ruby, beloved matriarch of our flock. I wish I had more photos of her. She was a very solid ewe, and threw excellent lambs! circa 2010-2011. Ruby was one of our very first Teeswater sheep. She is the matriarch of many of the outstanding Teeswaters in the PNW flocks.
This is where it all began. 50% to 66% Teeswater ewes. Minnie on the left. Hazel front right, Ruby behind Hazel and Rosetha in the back of Ruby. Rosetha is a daughter to Ruby. Circa 2010-2011
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