WELCOME
A very warm welcome to the Jacob Sheep Society website, whether you are an existing member or prospective new member, I hope you will find this site interesting, informative & even inspiring!
The Jacob Sheep breed is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, with biblical references dating back to the Old Testament, Book of Genesis. The earliest record in modern times is in the mid eighteenth century, of a black and white ram and several ewes shipped from Portugal by George Lucy to his home at Charlecote Park in Warwickshire.
The breed has evolved considerably since these early origins and today has become well established in the British Isles. The Jacob Sheep Society has over 800 members and, in normal times, there are regional activities around the country where members are able to keep up to date with the progress of the breed and sheep-keeping in general.
With the easing of Covid restrictions this summer, and some agricultural shows going ahead, we are hoping that there will a gradual return to the normal pattern of Regional events. The regional pages on the site give local contact details as well as information of upcoming events and links to the regional Facebook pages.
John Emberton
Latest News
Central Region Young Handlers Competition 2023 - Click HERE
Central Region Open Day details are HERE
JSS Northern and Southern Ireland Sales 2023 details are HERE
Central Region Flock Competition Details are HERE
Central Region Show and Sale Details are HERE
Look..! - Details of the Central Region Trimming Day - See Here
November 2022 Council Minutes added - See Here
2023 Local Show dates have been updated - See Here
See details of the Central Region hosted AGM 2023 weekend - Here
The 2022 Scottish AGM minutes can be found by clicking here
Details of the 2022 Southern Region Open Day can be found by clicking here
See Here for Details of the Central Region Christmas Lunch
Details of the Northern Region Open Day can be found here- Click Here
Central Region 2023 Young Shepard's Competition- See Here
See the flyer for the Central Region October open day - See Here
Details of the Eastern Region Flock Competition Added - See Here