236 SUFFOLK SCALE OF POINTS. 



than the Southdowns, Dorsets or Shropshires, and follow very 

 closely on the Hampshires and Oxfords. They possess a good 

 mutton form and the quality of their flesh is rated very high. 



The fleece is a little heavier and longer than that of the 

 Southdowns. They graze well on undulating pastures where 

 herbage is not too plentiful. They rate second to Dorsets in 

 prolificacy and are good milkers, hence they feed their lambs 

 well. Being a little leggy themselves they give good results 

 when crossed on ewes of a low-down mutton form. 



In 1886 the Suffolk Sheep Society of England was estab- 

 lished, and in 1892 the American Suffolk Flock Registry Asso- 

 ciation was organized with its headquarters at Des Moines, 

 Iowa. 



The Suffolks resemble somewhat the, Hampshires; but 

 though the face is black, like their relatives, there is a com- 

 plete absence of wool until behind the ears is reached. 



Scale of Points. Suffolk Sheep Society Flock Book, 



Vol. VII., 1893. England. 



Counts. 



Head. Hornless; face black and long, and muzzle moder- 

 ately fine, especially in ewes. (A small quantity of clean 

 white wool on the forehead not objected to.) Ears a me- 

 dium length, black, and fine texture. Eyes bright and 



full 25 



Neck. Moderately long and well set. (In rams stronger, 



with a good crest.) 5 



Shoulder. Broad and oblique 5 



Chest. Deep and wide 5 



Back and Loin. Long, level, and well covered with meat 

 and muscle; tail broad and well set up. The ribs long 



and well sprung, with a full flank 20 



Legs and Feet. Straight and black, with fine and flat bone. 

 Wooled to knees and hocks, clean below. Fore legs well 



filled with mutton 20 



Belly; Also Scrotum of Rams. Well covered with wool... 5 

 Fleece. Moderately short; close, fine fiber, without ten- 

 dency to mat or felt together, and well defined, i. e., not 



shading off into dark wool or hair , 10 



Skin. Fine, soft, and pink color 5 



Total . 100 



