Welcome to the Black & Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association of New Zealand. There are millions of sheep in New Zealand and most of them are white. This site is about all the rest: sheep with naturally (not dyed) black, grey, brown and cream coloured wool.
Sheep with naturally coloured wool are found occasionally in most breeds. In New Zealand, high-quality coloured sheep are often kept for their wool, which has both commercial and handcraft uses. Among the most favoured breeds are Merino, Romney, Corriedale, Polwarth and English Leicester, though interest in other breeds such as Gotland and Arapawa is increasing.
News and Events
Get ready for the 2025 North Island Black and Coloured Sheep Sale!
After a very successful event in 2024, the North Island Black and Coloured Sheep Sale…
North Island Sale of Sheep 2025
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association of New Zealand (BCSBA NZ) Saturday 11 January, 2025, Dannevirke Showgrounds. Viewing commences10:00am. Sale…