180 Sheep Management, Breeds and Judging. 



If beginners in fitting and showing sheep are ear- 

 nest students in their undertaking, are reasonable, 

 and are able to see things in the right light they 

 can in time become just as successful as the older 

 men who are securing the prizes at the present 

 time. 



It is not the writer's intention to discourage any- 

 one from entering the field, by pointing out some 

 of the dark clouds. On the contrary he wishes to 

 urge all those who possess good judgment, who 

 like the work, who are not afraid to put in extra 

 hours, who have energy to do better work than 

 others have done, and who are honest and faithful, 

 to come forward and demonstrate their ability as 

 loyal showmen. The beginner will not find the 

 shepherds a mournful lot of fellows, but on the 

 contrary, if he wishes to have a good time at shows 

 and fairs, he should seek the company of the other 

 shepherds after their working hours are over and 

 listen to their stories and jokes. He will find them, 

 as a rule, the happiest lot of fellows on the fair 

 grounds. 



CLASSES OF SHOW SHEEP. 



When we speak of fitting sheep for shows we 

 have in mind two distinct classes, namely the 

 breeding sheep that are to be shown in the breed- 

 ing classes, and the fat sheep that are to be shown 



