226 LINCOLN SCALE OP POINTS. 



Standard and Scale of Points of Lincoln Sheep, as Aadopted 

 by the National Lincoln Sheep Breeders' Asso- 

 ciation. Vol. 1. 



Points. 



Constitution. Body deep, back wide and straight; wide and 

 full in the thigh; bright, large eyes; skin soft and of a 

 pink color 25 



Size. Matured rams not less than 50 pounds, when in 

 good condition. Matured ewes not less than 200 pounds. 10 



Appearance. Good carriage and symmetry of form 10 



Body. Well proportioned, good bone and length; broad 

 hindquarters; legs standing well apart; breast wide and 

 deep 15 



Head. Should be covered with wool to the ears; tuft on 

 forehead; eyes expressive; ears fair length; dotted or 

 mottled in color 10 



Neck. Medium length; good muscle; well set on body. ... 5 



Legs. Broad and set well apart; good shape; color white, 

 but some black spots do not disqualify; wooled to the 

 knees 10 



Fleece. Of even length and quality over body; not less 

 than 8 inches long for one year's growth 10 



Quality of Wool. Rather fine, long wool; strong, lustrous 

 fiber; no tendency to cot 5 



Total 100 



