THE BODY 



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and there is no depression on the top just in front of the shoulders. 

 Breeds differ with respect to length and set of neck, but in general 

 a short neck is preferred provided it carries the head stylishly. In no 

 case should the neck be placed so that the head is carried lower than 

 the top of the body. 



The body, consisting of the fore quarters, hind quarters, and 

 middle or barrel, possesses lines and dimensions which indicate sub- 





FIG. 37. The mutton type wide, deep, compact, evenly developed in form. 



stance, capacity, and vigor. It is broad, deep, and of medium 

 length and its lines are comparatively straight. Low and full flanks 

 and a short space between the last rib and the hip contribute to the 

 thick, compact appearance of the body. 



The fore quarters, which include the shoulders and the brisket, 

 fit up smoothly with the neck in front and with the middle behind 

 them. The shoulder blades come snug to the spine and level with it, 

 thus forming a smooth, compact, wide top which is covered with 



