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udder or below underline. Type: thick, close to ground, and 

 symmetrical ; hair long, wavy, and thick ; head large, horn- 

 less, with no scurs ; neck strong, giving a burly appearance 

 to forequarters ; shoulders snug, legs short and heavy, barrel 

 round, tight-ribbed ; quarter long and smooth ; flesh even over 

 all parts; hardiness and strength of constitution, strong feat- 

 ures. Require more time to mature and yield larger percentage 

 of offal than most other breeds. They are liked as ranch 

 cattle, as they are hardy, hornless, and yield excellent beef and 

 robes. 



IV. Fine-wooled Sheep. 



Merino. — The two types include those wrinkled and those 

 smooth in body. They are chiefly noted for the heavy weights 

 of fine wool that they shear. The fleece is dense, even, ex- 

 tending over all regions. The wool is bright, soft, fine, lustrous, 

 and pure. They are hardy and strong in constitution, of a quiet 

 disposition, and do well in large flocks. 



V. Mutton Sheep. 



Southdown. — Symmetrical, compact, close to the ground, and 

 of fine quality ; head medium size, hornless ; forehead and 

 face covered with wool, ears small, face brown or gray tint, 

 neck short, breast broad, back and loin wide and straight, body 

 deep, hips wide, twist full, fleece dense, and medium in length 

 and fineness. The mutton is of high quality, and lambs mature 

 early. They represent an exceptional combination of wool and 

 mutton of fine quality. 



Shropshire. — Face and legs dark brown in color. They are 

 symmetrical and stylish. Rams are required to weigh 225 lbs. 

 in full fleshi, and ewes 175 lbs. Head short, covered with wool, 

 hornless; neck well attached, full; body circular, round ribbed; 

 quarters lengthy, inclined to narrowness and slackness. The 

 fleece dense, fibre strong, about three and one half inches in 

 length. The ewes are prolific and kind nurses. They combine 

 quality and quantity of wool and mutton in a high degree, and 

 are adapted to conditions of general farming and rolling land. 



Hampshire. — Color of face dark brown or black; head large, 

 nose prominent, neck regular, taper from head to shoulder; 



