On our site you can find information relating to the breed, latest news, details of shows and sales, stock for sale and information from Breeders’ Groups around the regions.
Our breed can meet your needs - whether you are looking for an easy-lambing terminal sire to produce fast finishing lambs, or a few docile sheep to keep on top of the grass and provide some delicious lamb.
The Society hopes this website offers you a starting point, please get in touch with the Southdown Office for further information.
Worcester Show and Sale 2nd August 2025
Details of the Premier Breeders Show & Sale at Worcester market on August 2nd are now available. It is possible to enter stock for the Premier sale either via Grassroots online or by completing a paper entry form and returning to the auctioneers.
Grassroots is now open for online entries. Please note that that all entry fees are processed by the auctioneers.
Closing date for entries is Friday July 11th
22nd Traditional & Native Sale - Melton Mowbray Market - 12th & 13th September 2025
Entries are now open for the Traditional & Native Breeds Sale at Melton Market on September 12th & 13th.
This year entries must be made using the official entry form available from the Melton Mowbray Market website.
Submit an entry
This way entry fees can be made to the market and we have all the contact information for Vendors.
Entries close on Friday 15th August 2025 to allow plenty of time for the catalogue to be produced and sent out prior to the event.
The Farmers Guardian Sheep Supplement
Coming up in August on the 1st and 29th is running an offer for all Pedigree Sheep Breeders to advertise their prefix and promote their breed.
View full details
2025 AGM & Field Day
The Annual General Meeting of the Southdown Sheep Society will be held at North Hele Farm, Clayhanger, near Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7NZ on Saturday 20th September 2025 at 2.00pm
View full details
2025 Flock Competition
The 2025 Flock Competition will be judged from September 13th – 29th 2025 and entry form and all details are now available
View entry form and rules
If you are looking to sell or buy Southdowns do pencil in these dates
There are two Official Society Sales which benefit from a pre-sale independent vet and society inspection, a pre-sale show, minimum weight requirements and upset prices:
Saturday 2nd August - The Society’s Premier Sale at Worcester Market
Saturday 13th September Traditional & Native Breeds Show & Sale at Melton Mowbray Market (pre-sale show on Friday September 12th)
View details of all Southdown sales in 2025
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