This medium-sized, cross-bred sheep is sired by a Bluefaced Leicester ram, a breed which is prolific, milky, lean fleshed and early maturing. The dam is a Swaledale or a Northumberland type Blackfaced, two breeds born and reared on the harsh northern fells and moors and noted for qualities of hardiness, thriftiness and longevity.

The Welsh Mule is the progeny of a Bluefaced Leicester ram crossed with the Welsh Mountain, Beulah or Welsh Hill Speckled-face ewes, all hardy, healthy Welsh hill breeds that impart their best qualities on their offspring. The Welsh Mule ewe has inherited its’ parents best qualities and is an exceptional breeding ewe capable of producing the finest finished lamb.

The Cheviot Mule – Cheviot Ewe (N. Country Cheviot or S. Country Cheviot) crossed with a Bluefaced Leicester ram is a very popular sheep. The prolificacy and milkiness of the Bluefaced Leicester along with the hardiness and thriftiness of the Cheviot results in an easily kept top quality commercial ewe.