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In the West, they are valuable small ranch 

 sheep, giving great returns in wool, mutton and 

 lambs. 



LESSER KNOWN BREEDS. 



Romney or Kent. 



This breed originated in southeastern England, 

 and some splendid specimens are found in this 

 country. Their chief use on the range is to cross 

 on the Merino. They are white-faced. 



Corriedale. 



These sheep were recognized as a distinct breed 

 in New Zealand about 1911. They originated 

 from crossing Lincoln rams on Merino ewes. They 

 are highly thought of as wool and mutton pro- 

 ducers, especially for the frozen meat trade. They 

 are becoming more extensively raised in the 

 United States, several fine bands being found in 

 the West. 



Karakul. 



Karakul sheep in small numbers have been im- 

 ported into the United States. This is a fur- 

 bearing animal, a native of Bokhara, a Russian 

 dependency, and, due to the laws of this little 

 country, forbidding any exportations of sheep, are 

 little known outside of their native heath. They 

 have been crossed with various other breeds, such 

 as Merinos, the progeny being called "Karakul 

 Finewools," and with Persians, the cross being 

 known as "Karakul Persians. " The latter cross 

 produces very fine skins. 



