Book Counting Sheep by Philip Walling

Counting Sheep, A Celebration of the Pastoral Heritage of Britain by Philip Walling

By Ruth Rands

Book Counting Sheep by Philip Walling

Counting Sheep is an in-depth exploration of the ovine lineage of the United Kingdom, peppered with charming anecdotes to illustrate the differing characters of the breeds. Of the Bluefaced Leicester: " 'It should have a head like a solicitor' explained one old Bluefaced Leicester breeder when I asked him what a good one looks like" 

Both thorough and light-hearted, it requires more than a passing interest in sheep to really get into, but once you're in it's an absolute delight. Highly recommend!