They are easy to manage, having very few health problems associated with many of the larger breeds. It is thought farmers over the years used the Balwen as landmarks on the hills as a means of recognizing one's flock.
Neid on lihtne hallata, millel on väga vähe terviseprobleemid on seotud paljud suuremad tõud. Arvatakse põllumajandustootjate aastate jooksul kasutatud Balwen maamärkidena mägedel nagu vahend, et mõista oma karja.