230 THE STUDY OF BREEDS. 



POINTS. 



year's growth not less than three and one-half 

 inches in length 5 



Perfection 100 



II. Additional points. 



(1) The nose of the rams should be broad and wrinkled. 



(2) The ears of both sexes of an even dark color, and 

 neither erect nor drooping. 



(3) A soft black color of face and legs is preferred to 

 dark brown, and 



(4) Black and gray wool anywhere and coarse wool on 

 the hips are objectionable. 



III. Compared with Southdowns. 



(1) Shropshires are larger and longer in body and carry 

 a heavier fleece. 



(2) The head has a more complete covering of wool and 

 the wool everywhere is longer, but not so fine, and 



(3) The color of the face and legs is considerably darker. 



