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THE COMPLETE GRAZIER, 



BOOK I. 



be overlooked. Fig. 36, diagram a, shows a tail " set on " too high, 

 giving a falling in behind and on the rump ; in diagram b the 

 tail is "set on " too low, giving an ugly rise in the rump, with 

 depression behind towards the tail. Fig. 37 shows a tail better 

 " set on," nearly on a level with the general line of back, and giving 

 a better shaped rump at a, the illustration, however, might be 



Fig. 35. Full Shoulder-Blade, giving good Chine. 



improved. This last figure (37) also illustrates an important point 

 to aim at namely, a full thigh and a low and deep flank. A 

 thin thigh and high flank should be avoided. The high flank 

 shortens the ribs, which some breeders do not like, as it gives too 

 deep a belly ; but by care this may be avoided, and a fair length of 



Fig. 36. (a) Tail "Set On" too High. (&) Tail "Set On" too Low. 



rib obtained, so as to give the desirable depth of flank and roundness 

 and thickness of thigh. A well rounded ear, standing clear out from 

 the head, is a better indication of a tendency to take on fat quickly 

 than a drooping, slouching, and narrow ear. 



While on the subject of form or contour we may direct the reader's 



