We spotted these handsome beasts at Powburn show where they were entered in the best of breed classes.
For each breed, entries can include ewe, ewe lamb, ram, ram lamb and gimmer (a female sheep over one-year-old that will be kept for breeding).
The best of each breed then went into the Overall Champion class, which this year was won by a Texel.
Here's a bit of info on each type of sheep, courtesy of the National Sheep Association.
1. Bluefaced Leicester
Appearance: This breed has a characteristic Roman nose and a blue-skinned head showing through white hair. It is well known for standing tall and proud with alert eyes and long upright ears.
History: The Bluefaced Leicester evolved from a breeding scheme in Northern England in the 19th century - hence it sometimes being known as the ‘Hexham Leicester’. The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Association was established in 1963. Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Scotch Blackface
Appearance: Despite the name, Blackface sheep have black or black-and-white faces and legs. It is a horned breed with several distinct types, the most prominent being the Scottish Blackface which is further spilt into three subdivisions of Perth, Lanark and Northumberland. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. Hexham Blackface
History: The Blackface is thought to have originated in the UK in the 12th century and is from the same genetic umbrella as other horned sheep, such as the Swaledale and Rough Fell. The Blackface Sheep Breeders Association was established in 1901. Photo: Jane Coltman
4. Texel
Appearance: The Texel is a white, hornless breed with a broad head, white face and jet black nose. It is a medium-sized, has a long rectangular body and well pronounced muscles. History: The breed can be traced back to Roman times and originated on the island of Texel on the north west coast of Holland. It was first imported into the UK in the 1970s, with the Texel Breed Society established in 1974. Photo: Jane Coltman