MICHIGAN LIVE STOCK IN 1899 401 



Head of moderate length and width between the ears and between 

 eyes, and well covered with wool poll and down to eyes, color 

 of face an even dark gray or brown, either with or without gray spot 

 on tip of nose 6 



When fullv matured and in good condition, rams should weigh from 

 250 to 350 lbs., ewes 180 to 250 lbs 5 



Ears medium size, not too thick, and of an even brown or dark gray 

 color 2 



Legs short, strong in bone, flat and of even dark gray or brown color, 

 placed squarely under the body and well apart 2 



CONSTITUTION. 



Large around the heart and wide and full in the chest 10 



The movement must be bold and vigorous 5 



Eyes bold, prominent and bright 4 



Skin bright pink in color 3 



Neck strong and muscular in rams and well set on in both sexes 3 



MUTTON FORM AND QUALITY- * 



Wide and straight on top of shoulders, back, loin and rump from base 

 of neck to tail 15 



Full shoulders and thighs, well meated inside and outside 5 



Flanks well filled and strong, so as to make the lower lines of the body 

 as straight as possible, and side lines straight or rather full 4 



Tlie whole carcass evenly covered with good, well marbled meat 6 



WOOL. 



Fleece of moderate length, close and of even quality, covering the 

 whole carcass well, and free from black patches upon the body, neck 



or head 15 



This scale of points is a little diiferent from that used by other breeds, 

 inasmuch as il is subdivided. It was adopted by the American Oxford 

 Down Record Association at their annual meeting in 1896. 



The Oxford, generally speaking, is a very aristocratic or proud spirited 

 sheep, carrying its head well up and walking off with a firm and quick 

 step. And in this State, as well as upon the range, is giving good satis- 

 faction in crossing with other breeds, as he not only gives more size, but 

 increases the weight of fleece almost twice that of the other Down crosses. 

 We have some as fine flocks of Oxfords in Michigan as can be found 

 elsewhere in America. He has found friends as well as a home in Mich- 

 igan, and has come to stay, as he will surely live and prosper here. 

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