Deciding what breed of sheep was right for our situation was a long process. We researched the sheep breeds in our area, which were mostly Dorpers and commercial breeds, but what we were looking for was something special, something unique.

When I came across an ad of Harlequins and Babydoll Southdowns for sale, I knew they were perfect. The only shock was the price tag on that flock. I went directly to the registry website, and contacted all of the other breeders in California. All only them had only lambs for sale, wethers, or none at all. I was not prepared to wait two years for lambs of my own.

I ended up finding this perfect trio, and had them trailered down from Oregon. I haven't looked back since. Everything about them is perfect for us. Their size, temperament and characteristics are just what I had always wanted, and I look forward to the next generations of Babydoll Harlequin crossed sheep.