in the Breeds of Sheep, Sj^ 



sometimes seen on the banks of this river. They have since 

 disappeared. 



The person, who was the first to dissect one of these sheep 

 for the purpose of ascertaining the properties and qualities 

 which distinguish them from our common breed, has added 

 the appropriate term of Ancon. 



The singularity of form seems to be confirmed in the blood. 

 Experiments, in crossing, have changed the strain, or, if I 

 may be allowed so to express it, amalgamated the qualities of 

 l3iis with those of other breeds, so as to produce a mixed or 

 mongrel race, in too few instances to form an exception to the 

 theory. 



When both parents are of the otter or ancon breed, the 

 descendants inherit their peculiar appearance and proportions 

 of form. I have heard of but one questionable case of a con- 

 trary nature. 



The small number of cases where the young are said to 

 partake in part, but not altogether, the characteristics of this 

 breed, vnll not invalidate the general conclusions, established 

 on experience in breeding from a male and female of distinct 

 kinds. 



When an ancon ewe is impregnated by a common ram, 

 the increase resembles wholly either the ewe or the ram. 



The increase of a common ewe, impregnated by an ancon 

 ram, follows entirely the one or thfe other, without blending 

 any of the distinguishing and essential peculiarities of both. 



The most obvious difference between the young of this and* 

 other breeds, consists in the shortness of the legs of the 

 former ; which combined with debihty or defect of organiza- 

 tion, often makes them cripples in maturer age. 



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