RAMBOUILLETS. 203 



PRINCIPAL POINTS. 



I. In the absence of an authorized scale of 

 points, the following is submitted : 



(1) Size Medium for the breed, but considerably larger 

 than in any of the other Merino families. 



(2) General Outline Large, strong of limb, and at least 

 fairly even and smooth. 



(3) Head Medium in size, wide at the poll and some- 

 what fine at the muzzle. 



(a) It is completely covered with dense wool, except for 

 a short distance from the muzzle upward. 



(b) Eye, large and clear, though closely surrounded with 

 wool. 



(c) Ears, inclining to short, with outward and slightly 

 upward erection and covered with fine hair. 



'(d) Horns, in the male only, which, on leaving the poll, 

 make a backward, downward and forward semi-circular curve, 

 and then circle outward at the tips. 



(4) Neck Inclining to short and deep. 



(a) It should blend evenly into the shoulders. 



(b) Excessive dewlap and throatiness are to be guarded 

 against. 



(5) Back Broad, straight and of even width. 



(a) Withers, wide and not sharp or elevated, as they 

 sometimes are. 



(b) Loin, wide, strong. 



(c) Pelvic arch, not elevated. 



(6) Forequarters Fully equal to the hindquarters in 

 development. 



(a) Shoulders, well rounded out, and not rough at the 

 points. 



(b) Chest, wide and deep. 



(c) Breast, wide, well forward and carrying one or more 

 folds or wrinkles, especially in the rams. 



(d) Brisket, wide. 



(e) Forearm, strong and well muscled. 



(7) Barrel Deep, inclining to long, but not really rangy. 



(a) Ribs, deep and rounded rather than downward in 

 their spring. 



(b) Crops, level and not sunken as they sometimes are. 



(c) Fore and hind flanks, well down and full. 



(d) Girth at heart and hind flank, good and about even. 



(e) Underline, straight. 



(8) Hindquarters Long, wide, deep, square behind. 



(a) Hips, large and rounded on the side rather than 

 sloping. 



