SHEEP 301 



Medium-wool breeds. The medium-wool breeds include 

 the Dorset, Shropshire, Southdown, and others. They 

 afford good mutton and a fair amount of wool. 



The Dorset is a sheep of medium size. Both sexes have 

 horns. Dorsets are prized for the early date at which 

 their lambs come and for the frequent occurrence of twin 

 lambs (Fig. 196). 



The Shropshire (Fig. 197) is of medium size or above. 



FIG. 198. A SOUTHDOWN 



It is a popular breed in all parts of the United States. 

 The color of the face, ears, and legs is very dark brown 

 or black. The Shropshire has no horns. 



The Southdown (Fig. 198) is a favorite mutton breed 

 over almost the whole world. Its face, ears, and legs 

 are of a brownish color, but of a lighter shade than 

 those of the Shropshire. The Southdown is a little 

 smaller than the Shropshire and affords somewhat less 

 wool. 



