RAMBOUILLET 



The Rambouillet breed was originated by the French 

 Government at a place by this name only a few miles from 

 Paris. It is one of the oldest breeds of sheep in existence 

 and is used quite generally under range conditions in the 

 Northwest. It is 'claimed that they will flock together 

 better and on account of their dense fleeces are better able 

 to withstand the sudden changes of temperature than any 

 other breed. 



The foundation stock was the Spanish Merino import- 

 ed from Spain in the year 1786. The size of the sheep and 

 the weight of the fleece were increased without losing the 

 quality of the fibre. 



The modern Rambouillet ha? fewer wrinkles in his 

 skin than the Merino and is preferred by many on this ac- 

 count. 



The lambs from this breed of sheep and the grade 

 ow<'< posseted the characteristics of the breed stronger 

 than those from any other breed used. 



The pure-bred Rambouillet on the College Farm is 

 hardv and well suited to our conditions. 



