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The Sheep Centre

#6 Vet in Penrith, Cumbria

5.0
Independent Clinic

The Sheep Centre – Vets in Penrith

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Sheep Centre describes itself as a dedicated sheep artificial breeding company (rather than a small-animal veterinary clinic). The website focuses on sheep reproduction work—such as semen freezing and assisted breeding—and also offers training (including cervical AI training). Recent Google reviews, however, largely discuss a public-facing sheepdog demonstration: visitors describe an evening/weekly demo led by a host and family team, with multiple dogs of different ages and training stages, and the chance to meet the dogs before the demo. One reviewer also noted that dogs are allowed to attend on leads.

Services

From the website summary, the centre lists sheep-only breeding services

  • Semen freezing
  • Laparoscopic artificial insemination (AI)
  • Embryo transfer
  • Cervical AI training

From the latest reviews available to us, visitors also describe

  • Sheepdog demonstrations, presented as entertaining and informative, showing dogs at various stages of training and explaining farming/training practices.

People

  • Garry (named in a review; role not stated): described as having a strong bond with the dogs, which visitors found notable during the demonstration.
  • Reviews also refer to the demo being presented by “all members of the family (human and canine),” with the host speaking clearly and entertainingly about his work with sheep and sheepdogs.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0 stars from 52 reviews. “”

  • Sheepdog demonstrations are repeatedly described as informative and entertaining, with clear explanation of how dogs are trained and work with handlers.
  • Multiple reviews mention meeting the dogs and seeing dogs of different ages/training stages during the demo.
  • Practical notes from attendees include dogs being allowed on leads and seating being available.

Location

Smithy Garth, Penruddock, Penrith CA11 0RD, UK

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