HISTORY OF THE BREEDS. 



35 



Some claim specimens of this breed were 

 brought with the Pilgrims, and that as early as 

 1688 they were found in Virginia. In 1803 a 

 small flock was imported into New York, and in 

 1824 to 1825 many more were imported. 



Oxford. 



The Oxford originated from crossing Cots wold 

 rams on Southdown and Hampshire ewes. This 

 was begun in about 1830, and in 1861 they were 

 recognized as a distinct breed. 



CHEVIOT Ram and Ewe. 



They are very large and mature quickly. They 

 yield the heaviest fleece of any of the Down breeds, 

 fifteen pounds being a common average. Tt is an 

 excellent small-band sheep, consuming large quan- 

 tities of food and making good gains. As a f orag- 



