1 82 THE STUDY OF BREEDS. 



IV. The ewes of the mutton breeds possess the 

 same leading essentials as to form as the rams, with 

 the following points of difference : 



(1) They are not so large in frame, are finer in bone and 

 are more roomy in the barrel or coupling. 



(2) The head is smaller and finer and is carried less 

 proudly. 



(3) The neck is longer and finer, more especially where 

 it joins the head. 



(4) The twist is not quite so well filled, and 



(5) The wool is finer in the fiber, at least in some 

 instances. 



V. The following. include the more important 

 of the characteristics of a good fleece : 



(1) Good length, strength and sufficient density of staple 

 for the breed. 



(2) Even distribution over the body, both as to length of 

 staple and quality in the wool. 



(3) A fine bright uniformly lustrous appearance. 



(4) Absence of cloudiness. 



(5) Freedom from kemp and cot and 



(6) The absence of all such impurities as sand, burs and 

 chaff. 



