Despite the persistent wet weather and windy conditions which saw exhibitors head home a day ealry from the event, the Lleyn sheep classes were once again strong and a true showcase of the breed within the Southwest at this years' Royal Cornwall Show! The spiteful showers did little to dampen the spirits of exhibitors who presented an impressive turnout of the breed, with strong, and large in number classes that truly were a spectacle for visitors and fellow breeders alike who had travelled to support those in the showring. With over 80 Lleyn sheep entering the ring this year, there was a brilliant turnout where we saw 17 shearling ewes enter the ring for their class where Dewi Ellis found his Champion of the day from the Saerle family. 

There was a positive atmosphere and buzz around the ring from supports, fellow breeders and friends. It was also fantasic to she that the Lleyn Champion was pulled up into the final line up of 5 in the Interbreed Championship for her correctness and style. A credit must go to all 7 exhibitors who braved the conditions, put forward a first‑class display and to once again demonstrate the strength and versatility that continue to drive the Lleyn ewe's popularity in area.

The Society would like to extend its thanks to all exhibitors for their commitment and to the West Country Lleyn Breeders Club for their continued support and warm welcom at this years show. It was great to see such a showcase of the breed at this years event and we hope to se more exhibitors enter their Lleyn sheep in the future! 

The Society would also like to thank the 2026 judge, Mr Dewi Ellis who travelled down to Wadebridge to undertake the challenging task of placing the classes. 

Full results were as follows:

 Aged Ram

Shearling Ram

Ram Lamb

Ewe with twin lambs at foot

Ewe that has reared a lamb in the year of show

Shearling Ewe

Ewe Lamb

Group of Three

Male Champion - Mr Shaun Carter (Aged Ram)

Reserve Male Champion - Mr W P And S L Harper (Shearling Ram)

Female Champion - Mr & Mrs D Searle (Shearling Ewe)

Reserve Female Champion - Mr W P And S L Harper (Aged Ewe)

Overall Champion - Mr & Mrs D Searle (Shearling Ewe)

Reserve Champion - Mr Shaun Carter (Aged Ram)