LECTURE LXXII, 



DELAINE MERINOS. 



Points to Be Observed in the Judging and Selection 

 of the Same. 



"The Delaine Merino is compact and strong in build, nearly 

 free from wrinkles and folds, covered with an even and abun- 

 dant fleece of wool, dark in color on the outside, and possessed 

 of a vigorous style and easy carriage." The judge should 

 give close attention to outward appearance as described above. 

 A close examination should then follow to ascertain its flesh 

 qualities and wool covering underneath in arm-pits and flanks 

 as described for judging American Merinos. Form, size, qual- 

 ity, condition, constitution and breed type must command the 

 attention of the judge. 



Select a ram that is strong in masculinity. In Delane 

 Merinos the rams have horns and more or less of wrinkles 

 on the neck and breast. The Black Top Merinos have horns 

 in rams, but no wrinkles, while the Dickinson Merinos have 

 no horns or wrinkles, and they possess more size and length 

 of fleece. 



Scale of Points Adopted by the Standard Delaine Spanish 

 Merino Register. 



Points. 



Pure Merino Blood. Which must be established by certi- 

 ficate 



Constitution. Indicated by a deep chest, long rib well 

 arched, giving heart and lung room, with great digestive 

 capacity 20 



Fleece. XX and Delaine wool. This includes the qluantity 

 and quality as shown by weight of fleece, the length and 

 strength of staple, crimp, fineness and trueness of fiber. . 10 



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