The Wiltshire Horn breed standard describes a large, deep, well-muscled meat sheep that sheds its fleece and carries horns on both sexes. Breeders select to this standard for stud registration and showing.
General appearance
- A big-framed, long, deep-bodied sheep with good length and width.
- Alert, active and hardy, standing square on strong legs.
Head & horns
- Rams carry bold, spiralled horns; ewes carry smaller horns.
- Head clean and free of wool, with a strong muzzle and good width between the eyes.
Body & conformation
- Deep chest, well-sprung ribs, broad level back and long rump.
- Strong, well-set legs with sound feet; good length of loin and full hindquarters.
Coat
- A short, dense winter coat of wool and hair that sheds cleanly in spring, leaving a hair coat.
- Predominantly white; shedding ability is essential and non-shedding stock is culled.
These points are a general guide — refer to the association’s full breed standard for registration and judging.