Woolly winner revealed as British Wool's 'Sheep of the Year' 2025

Voters were asked to choose from 12 fleecy contenders each representing the diversity and charm of the UK’s native breeds

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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Sheep of the Year: Black Wensleydales and Zwartbles in Hampshire by @smallholder_farm_girl
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Sheep of the Year: Black Wensleydales and Zwartbles in Hampshire by @smallholder_farm_girl

British Wool has unveiled its 2025 Sheep of the Year as the Black Wensleydales and Zwartbles in Hampshire captured by Charlie Dodd (Instagram @smallholder_farm_girl). READ MORE: Little Bo Peep leads...

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