[2] Substantial commercial flocks of the Whitefaced Woodland are kept in its region of origin, but it is listed as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust[3] The Whitefaced Woodland is one of the largest of the British hill breeds, strong-boned and robust with good conformation.

Horns should emerge flat from the back of the head and not appear goat-like.

Very light speckling on females is discouraged and no dark colouration is permitted on males.

Tufts of wool on the head are strongly discouraged, as are beards of coarse hair on the chest, especially of rams.

A “tight jacket” which does not part down the sheep’s back is preferred, but fineness and quality of the fleece will be to some extent dependent on location of the sheep and on breeder preference.