Unlike the larger, modernized Southdown sheep, Babydolls were selected and bred from the true, old strain of  English sheep that thrived on and fertilized the chalky South Down hills of Sussex. Known for their outstanding meat and carcass quality as well as fine wool, Babydolls are naturally polled (hornless), and inherently docile, and friendly, making them the perfect choice for small homesteads, backyards, hobby farms, or limited-acreage properties. They thrive on grass or hay and serve as natural, eco-friendly landscaper, keeping areas tidy without noisy or polluting mechanical tools.

A key advantage is their suitability for orchards, vineyards, and gardens: thanks to their short stature, low center of gravity, and reluctance to stand on hind legs, they rarely reach higher branches or damage valuable trees, fruit, vines, or shrubs (young trunks can be protected if needed). Their small hooves minimize soil compaction, and their droppings provide excellent natural fertilizer to enrich the soil and improve pasture or orchard health. They respect fences well, staying content within defined paddocks rather than challenging boundaries or escaping easily.