Cheviots
"The Cheviot originated in the Cheviot Hills, on the border of England and Scotland. Recognized as a hardy sheep as early as 1372, Cheviots did well in those bleak, windswept conditions, with their strong constitution, easy lambing, well developed mothering instinct, and fast maturity. Introduced to Australia in 1938, the Cheviot has proved its ability to withstand the cold, wet winters of Southern Australia, and its vigor in foraging through the hot, dry summers, when feed is scarce. The breed was introduced into the United States in 1838 from their native Scotland."
(Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science)
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/cheviot/
(Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science)
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/cheviot/