254 THE STUDY OF BREEDS. 



CONSTITUTION. 



(6) Large around the heart and wide ancf full in 

 the chest . .10 



(7) The movement -st be bold and vigorous . . 5 



(8) Eyes, bold, prominent and bright ... 4 



(9) Skin, bright pink in color 3 



(10) Neck strong and muscular in rams and well set 



on in both sexes ...... 3 



MUTTON FORM AND QUALITY. 



(n) Wide and straight on top of shoulders, back, 



loin and rump, from base of neck to tail . .15 



(12) Full shoulders and thighs, well meated both 

 inside and outside 5 



(13) Flanks well filled and strong so as- to make the 

 lower lines of the body as straight as possible, 

 and side lines straight or rather full . . .4 



(14) The whole carcass evenly covered with good, 

 well marbled meat 6 



WOOL. 



(15) Fleece of moderate length, close and of even 

 quality, covering the whole carcass well, and 

 free from black patches upon the body, neck 



or head 15 



Perfection 100 



II. The following additional points are sub- 

 mitted : 



(1) The color of the face and legs is usually a little darker 

 than brown. 



(2) The rear portion of the cheeks is covered with wool. 



(3) The ears have but moderate erection and play. 



(4) The legs are usually darker than brown and the fore 

 legs are round rather than flat. 



(5) The movement is at least moderately vigorous. 



(6) Eyes, at least moderately bold. 



(7) Neck, inclining to round, of medium length, not large 

 at the junction with the head and increasing gradually in width 

 and depth until it blends nicely with the shoulder and breast. 



(8) Shoulders and thighs, broad. 



(9) Carcass, evenly covered with meat. 



III. General Appearance The Oxford Down 

 is a large, substantial and stately looking sheep, 



