Classification of Breeds of Sheep. 273 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR SUFFOLK SHEEP. 



Head. Hornless: Face black and long, and muzzle moderately 

 fine especially, in ewes. (A small quantity of clean white wool 

 on the forehead not objected to). Ears, a medium length, black 



and fine texture. Eyes, bright and full .25 



Neck. Moderate length and well set 5 



(In rams stronger, with a good crest). 

 Shoulder. Broad and oblique ........ 5 



Chest. Deep and wide 5 



Back and loin Long, level, and well covered with meat and muscle; 

 Tail broad and well set up. The ribs long and well sprung, with 



a full Hank 20 



Legs and feet. Straight and black, with fine and flat bone. 

 Woolled to knees and hocks, clean below. Fore legs set well 



apart. Hind legs well filled with mutton 20 



Belly (also scrotum of rams.) Well covered with wool ... 5 

 Fleece. Moderately short; close fine fibre without tendency to 

 mat or felt together, and well defined, i.e., not shading off into 



dark wool or hair 10 



Skin. Fine, soft, and pink color 5 



Total . 100 



