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qualities. It is a creditable meat producer, but not equal to 

 the mutton breeds. The ram should weigh about 175 pounds, 

 and the ewe about 125 pounds, fleece off. Rams should shear 

 18 pounds, ewes 11 pounds. The fleece has less crimp and 

 fineness and less density than the fleece of A or B, but is longer, 

 measuring from 3 to 4 inches. The wool shrinks about 60 per 

 cent., and sells from 2 to 3 cents higher per pound than B. 



The Rambouillet breed, developed in France, excels all 

 other Merinos in size, constitution, and mutton qualities. The 



Fig. 79. Rambouillet Ewe. 



ram should weigh 185 pounds or over, and the ewe 155 pounds 

 or over. Some of them are very large, rams weighing up to 

 300 pounds and over, and ewes up to 250 pounds. They have 

 strong frames, heavier bone than the American Merinos, con- 

 siderable length of leg, and the top line is usually straighter 

 than the American Merino. The head has a bold appearance, 

 is carried higher, and has a more complete covering of wool. 

 The Rambouillet has a smooth body with only a few large folds 

 over the breast, and possibly a few light folds at the flanks and 



