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Shoulders. Thinner than in the ram, with less rise from 

 back and rounder on top. 



Back, Brisket, Ribs, and Hips. Same as ram's, with more 

 space between ribs and hips. 



Flank. Same as ram's, with less folds. 



Fleece. Very dense, finer in crimp and fiber than in the 

 ram, with same uniformity. Oil free, buff, lighter in color 

 and less in quantity than the ram, and evenly distributed. 

 Length of staple, 2 l / 2 to 3Y 2 inches. Weight of fleece, 15 to 

 20 pounds at one year's growth. 



Folds. Less prominent than in the ram, and not advisable 

 on sides or back. 



Both ram and ewe should be straight on back, stand square 

 on feet, and move with grace and ease. 



Official Score Card of the 

 Standard American Merino Sheep Breeders' Association. 



Points. 

 Constitution 15 



1. Bone 5 



2. Physical development and general appear- 



ance 10 



Form 40 



3. A broad head, broad, wrinkly nose and 



face, covered with a soft velvety coat. . . 5 



4. Short, broad, muscular neck, well set on 



shoulders 5 



5. Massiveness of shoulder, as to depth and 



breadth 5 



G. Level, straight back and rotundity of rib. . 5 



7. Breadth and length of hips 5 



8. Straight forelegs, well set apart 3 



9. Straight hindlegs, and set so as to give a 



perpendicular appearance to hind parts . . 5 



10. Soft, thick, velvety ear 2 



11. Pure white nose, ears and hoofs 5 



Wrinkles 15 



12. Heavy, pedulous neck 5 



13. Across arm and point of shoulder on side, 



and running well under 5 



14. Tail, hip-folds and flank .5 



