Dutch Spotted Sheep UK (DSSUK) is the recognised, official Breed Society in the UK for the breed. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a Constitution and has DEFRA, Scot Gov, DEARA and NSA approval. The Charity registration number is 1171992. The Society was formed in 2016, to bring together like-minded breeders and enthusiasts and to provide a professionally run body to organise pedigree registrations, a flock register and to promote the sheep through education, shows and events.
Membership Fees:
• Initial joining fee £75 (flock registration £50 and annual membership £25)
• Annual membership renewal £25
• Annual associate membership £25
• The DSSUK membership year runs from 1st May to 30 April
All fees due to DSSUK to be paid in Pounds Sterling
Please note, all fees must be paid before any request for membership, registrations or transfers can be processed
Bank Details: TSB 6 Queensberry Square, Dumfries DG1 1BL
Sort Code 87-70-41 Account number 84054162
IBAN GB07TSBS87704184054162
Sheep Registration
The 2021 YEAR LETTER is E and tag colour is WHITE
Advance notice - the 2022 year letter will be F and tag colour purple
DSSUK Lambing Year runs from 1st February and all lambs should be registered by 31st December in the year of birth
Tag colours 2019 Blue, 2020 Orange, 2021 White and 2022 Purple
Registrations can be done online - please CLICK HERE
You will need your 3 digit flock number and individual 4 letter access code for login. If you have mislaid these, please contact DSSUK, [email protected]
If you are unable to register online, registration forms can also be downloaded, please CLICK HERE
Registration Fees
• Ram lamb registration £20
• Ewe lamb registration £6 (including Grading Up registrations)
• Transfer fee £3
• Fees for late registrations are automatically doubled
• Imported sheep, any age £80
Please note that from 1st December 2019, the following applies: The transfer fee for imported sheep is £80 but if the sheep is not registered within two months, the fee will double to £160. Any females not kept by the importer for 18 months or males for 12 months will be subject to a further fee of £160. The importer is the person whose name appears on the import licence
All fees must be paid at the same time as application for memebrship or registrations etc.
Invoices will be emailed to you for your records.
FULL RULES AND REGULATIONS BY WHICH THE ASSOCIATION IS RUN ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS ON REQUEST