LECTURE LXX, 



RAMBOUILLETS. 



Points to Be Observed in the Judging and Selection 

 of the Same. 



In judging the Rambouillet we look for a larger, smoother 

 sheep than the American. By smoother we mean an absence 

 of wrinkles. He is taller, heavier, stronger limbed, and some- 

 what more rangy. He possesses a better mutton form clothed 

 with a longer fleece, though not quite so dense, yet freer from 

 yolk and superflous grease. 



In the absence of a Scale of Points we quote the following 

 Points of Excellence from Professor Shaw: 



(1.) Size. Medium for the breed, but considerably larger 

 than in any of the other Merino families. 



(2.) General Outline. Large, strong of limb, and at least 

 fairly even and smooth. 



(3.) Head. Medium in size, wide at the poll and somewhat 

 fine at the muzzle. 



(a.) It is completely covered with dense wool, except for 

 a short distance from the muzzle upward. 



(b.) Eye, large and clear, though closely surrounded with 

 wool. 



(c.) Ears, inclining to short, with outward and slightly up- 

 ward erection and covered with fine hair. 



(d.) Horns, in the male only, which, on leaving the poll, 

 make a backward, downward and forward semi-circle curve, 

 and then circle outward at the tips. 



(4.) Neck. Inclining to short and deep. 



(a.) It should blend evenly into the shoulders. 



(b.) Excessive dewlap and throatiness are to be guarded 

 against. 



(5.) Back. Broad, straight and of even width. 



(a.) Withers, wide and not sharp or elevated, as they 

 sometimes are. 



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