Ugly Dog's Farm

Ugly Dog’s Farm is a Cheviot sheep breeder in Davidson, MI, in Michigan’s Thumb near Flint, focusing on small-scale sustainable practices. Rich Fitz has been raising Cheviot sheep for several years and registers lambs with the American Cheviot Sheep Society. Animals undergo regular veterinary screenings and structural soundness checks to support long-term flock health and breeding outcomes. The farm’s history draws on local agricultural traditions and reflects a family’s enduring commitment to heritage livestock stewardship.

Pasture rotation across rolling mixed-grass paddocks and a weatherproof barn with deep straw bedding form the core of everyday husbandry. Lambs are introduced to pasture and human interaction early to foster a calm, adaptable flock suited to fiber or breeding programs. A neighbor once remarked that these sheep stand out for their dense fleece quality and even temperament during routine shearing and handling. Rich maintains a small herd for hands-on care, blending sustainable methods with regional farming values to preserve Cheviot characteristics.