Dalesbred In-Lamb Ewe Sale
Saturday 7th February
The Dalesbred Sheep Breeders Association will hold its next official sale at Bentham Auction Mart on Saturday 7th February.
This sale offers buyers an excellent opportunity to invest in quality Dalesbred genetics, with a strong entry of breeding females from established flocks.
Classes
The sale will include:
In-lamb ewes
In-lamb shearlings
Gimmer hoggs
A Championship will be awarded on the day.
Judge
The Association is pleased to welcome Matthew Benson of the Gale View flock, Ulverston, as judge for this year’s sale.
Entries
Entries close on Thursday 23rd January.
All entry forms must be completed via the Bentham Auction Mart website and sent directly to the BAM office.
Entry forms are available here:
https://benthamauction.co.uk/entry-forms/
Sponsors
The Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support:
Agrimin Ltd
Ted Wilson Fencing and Builder
Chris Jackson
Further updates and sale information will be shared via the Association’s Facebook page.
Monthly Blog
Dalesbred Success at the Great Yorkshire Show 2025
The Great Yorkshire Show is always a highlight in the farming calendar, and this year’s Dalesbred classes were no exception. The sun shone over Harrogate as breeders from across the North gathered to showcase the very best of our native sheep.
We are delighted to share that Heather Chalis took top honours in the Dalesbred section, impressing the judges with stock that truly reflected the strength, character, and quality of the breed. Heather’s dedication and hard work were evident in the show ring, and her win is a fantastic achievement not only for her flock but for the Dalesbred Society as a whole.
The competition was strong, with breeders bringing forward sheep of outstanding type and condition. It was wonderful to see such a high standard across the classes, demonstrating the care and commitment of everyone involved in preserving and promoting the Dalesbred.
Beyond the competition, the Great Yorkshire Show provided an important opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, share knowledge, and raise the profile of our breed to the thousands of visitors who came through the gates. The Dalesbred stand welcomed many new faces, with great interest shown in the history and heritage of these hardy sheep.
Congratulations once again to Heather on her well-deserved success, and thank you to all our members who took part and supported the Dalesbred classes this year. The future of the breed looks bright, and the Great Yorkshire Show continues to be a perfect stage to celebrate everything the Dalesbred stands for.