The Cheviot is a breed of white-faced sheep which gets its name from a range of hills in north Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. It is still common in this area of the United Kingdom, but also in northwest Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the southwest of England (especially Dartmoor and Exmoor), as well as more rarely in Australia, New Zealand, Norway (2%), and the United States. The Cheviot is a dual-purpose breed, being raised primarily for its wool and meat. See also Border Cheviot Brecknock Hill Cheviot North Country Cheviot Western Hilly Cheviot Wicklow Cheviot References External links Cheviot description as a rare breed in Australia American Cheviot Society The United Kingdom Cheviot Sheep Society Cheviot Sheepbreeders' Association Australia Sheep breeds originating in Scotland Scottish Borders Sheep breeds Sheep breeds originating in England Cheviot Hills