Classification of Breeds of Sheep. 283 



STANDARD AND SCALE OF POINTS FOR LINCOLN SHEEP. 



Constitution. Body deep, back wide and straight; wide and full 

 in the thigh; bright, large eyes; skin soft and of a pink color . . 25 



Size. Matured rams not less than 250 pounds when in good con- 

 dition. Matured ewes not less than 200 pounds .... 10 



Appearance. Good carriage and symmetry of form .... 10 



Body. Well proportioned, good bone and length; broad hind 

 quarters; legs standing well apart; breast wide and deep . 15 



Head. Should be covered with wool to the ears; tuft on forehead; 

 eyes expressive; ears fair length; dotted or mottled in color . . 10 



Neck. Medium length; good muscle; well set on body ... 5 



Legs. Broad and set well apart; good shape; color white, but some 

 black spots do not disqualify; wooled to the knees ... 10 



Fleece. Of even length and quality over body; not less than eight 

 inches long for one year's growth ....... 10 



Quality of Wool. Rather fine, long wool; strong, lustrous fiber; no 

 tendency to cot 5 



Total . 100 



