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(3) In other essential characteristics they resemble each 

 other somewhat closely. 



STANDARD POINTS, 



I. The following is the scale of points adopted 

 by the National Lincoln Sheep Breeders' Associa- 

 tion : 



POINTS. 



(1) Constitution Body deep, back wide and 

 straight ; wide and full in the thigh, bright large 

 eyes; skin soft and of a pink color . . .25 



(2) Si-ze Matured rams not less than 250 pounds 

 when in good condition, matured ewes not less 

 than 200 pounds 10 



(3) Appearance Good carriage and symmetry of 

 form . 10 



(4) Body Well proportioned, good bone and 

 length ; broad hindquarters ; legs standing well 

 apart, breast wide and deep . . . .15 



(5) Head Should be covered with wool to the 

 ears; tuft on forehead; eyes expressive; ears 

 fair length, dotted or mottled in color . . 10 



(6) Neck Medium length; good muscle, well set 



on body ......... 5 



(7) Legs Broad and set well apart; good shape; 

 color white, but some black spots do not dis- 

 qualify; wooled to the knees 10 



(8) Fleece Of even length and quality over body; 

 not less than eight inches long for one 

 year's growth . . . . . . .10 



(9) Quality of Wool Rather fine ; long wool ; 

 strong, lustrous fiber ; no tendency to cot . .5 



Perfection 100 . 



II. As the above scale of points is somewhat 

 lacking in detail, the following additional particulars 

 are submitted : 



(1) Size Medium for the breed, but varying to suit the 

 conditions of environment. 



(2) General Outline Strong, broad, massive. 



(3) Head Medium but rather stronger than in the 

 Leicester, and of a somewhat darker tinge. 



