Welland Valley Jacob Hogget

The Jacob sheep are a black and white, horned breed, originating from the Middle East. They are believed to be the oldest breed in the world, introduced to Britain during Elizabethan times. There is even a reference to them in the Old Testament.

These Jacob hoggets have been slowly reared on the grass of The Welland Valley in Leicestershire by farmer Mr Stubbs. The Welland Valley is historically famous for grazing livestock. Drovers would bring sheep and cattle from as far as Wales to fatten their animals in the valley.

Jacobs are a hardy breed and well suited to being extensively and slowly grown on a diet of lush Welland Valley pasture in Leicestershire. The breed is renowned for its beautiful meat, marbling and generous fat cover.