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neither rangy nor yet of the most compact or low set 

 type and covered with a heavy fleece of medium 

 wool which stands at right angles to the body. 



IV. Compared with Southdowns. 



(1) They are much larger, heavier and stronger in bone. 



(2) They have a longer head, considerably longer ears 

 and much longer foretop of wool. 



(3) The face and legs are more of a dark brown in 

 color, and 



(4) The fleece is very much longer, heavier and coarser. 



V. Compared with Shropshires- 



(1) They are considerably stronger in body, and not so 

 long for the width. 



(2) They are longer in head and ear and have less but 

 longer wool on head. 



(3) The face and legs are not so dark, and 



(4) The fleece is very much heavier and coarser. 



