268 Sheep Management, Breeds and Judging. 



This breed is characterized by its blocky form, 

 and by a fairly dense wool of good length. As a 

 rule, it is somewhat sharp over the shoulders, but 

 has a broad back, with good full hindquarters. 

 The head is short with a clean-cut, white face. The 



PLATE 86. A very typical Cheviot ewe owned by the University of 

 Wisconsin. 



