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Shropshire Down ram. 





Shropshire Down owe. 



were small, horned sheep with black, brown, or spotted faces. Their carcasses only 

 weighed from 35 to 65 Ib. when mature, and the average weight of fleece was about 

 - 11). The modern Shropshire breed has spread to all the sheep countries of tho 

 world. It is known as the " farmer's sheep " from the profitable combination of 

 wool and mutton in this breed. Rams of this breed have also been very widely 

 used in the large-range flocks on this continent. The breed is very adaptable and 

 soon becomes acclimatized. As good individuals can be produced here as In the 

 breed's native home. 



