70 SKETCHES OP BUBAL AFPAIES. 



under the care of a large body of shepherds, and in the 

 manner already described. Most of the countries of 

 Europe have improved their breeds of sheep by intro- 

 ducing the Merinos amongst them; yet in each case 

 the soil and climate have much to do with the advance- 

 ment of the flock. 



The best breeds of sheep in this country are the 

 South Downs, a fine breed inhabiting the whole of the 



SOUTH DOWU SHEEP. 



upper and under hill grounds of Sussex ; the Cheviots, 

 extending from Westmoreland far into Scotland; 

 and the New Leicesters, which have now spread to every 

 part of the kingdom. There are various other breeds, 

 either distinct or intermixed with these three principal 

 ones. 



The most approved form in a sheep is general round- 

 ness of shape, and fineness of bone. The chest should 



