SHEEP. 



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age. They arc noted for a good covering of flesh 

 on the back and ribs. Their average clip of wool 

 is about two pounds less than that of the Cotswold 

 and Lincoln breeds. 



The English or Blue-face Leicester is more 

 blocky, with a heavier fleece, and is better covered 

 below. 



110. BORDER LEICESTER. 



The Downs, or fine-wool breeds, will endure 

 exposure to rain and damp weather better than the 

 long-wool breeds, on account of their fleeces being 

 more dense. 



The Oxford Down (see III. in) is a heavy, com- 

 pact sheep, with medium wool, and a crest on the 

 head, with brown face and legs. This and the other 

 Downs are noted for a superior quality of mutton. 

 The average weight of wool from a flock is from 

 eight to nine pounds. 



The Down 

 Breeds. 



The Oxford 

 Down. 



