52 SHEEP DISEASES. 



The Black-Faced Highland. 



This breed is an inhabitant of the Cheviot Hills, 

 and is also known as the Black-faced Heath. It 

 is of the long-wool type. (See frontispiece.) 



Tunis. 



The foundation stock for this breed was im- 

 ported from Africa over a century ago, but the 

 Civil War almost destroyed it. The distinguish- 

 ing mark is an exceedingly long, fat tail, and the 

 hornless head covered with tawny, brown hair. 



Persian. 



Persian sheep were introduced to this country 

 some years ago. When crossed with Merinos they 

 have done well in the arid regions of the west. 



CROSS-BRED SHEEP. 



Cross-bred sheep are commonly raised by range 

 men who desire a hardy animal, combining the 

 qualities of several breeds. The commonest crosses 

 are the long- wools, such as the Lincoln and Cots- 

 wold, on the Merino. Other well known crosses 

 are the Shropshire and Hampshire on the Merino. 

 Due to different range conditions, a cross success- 

 ful in some part of the country may prove value- 

 less in another. Arguments about the "best 

 breed" or the "best cross" are but a waste of 

 time; the desideratum being ultimate profit. 



