MERINO OF CLASS C TYPE 421 



A scale of points for the Delaine Merino, or Class C 

 type, applies to what might be termed the dual-purpose 

 sheep. In conformation the Class C type lacks the extreme 

 thickness and heavy fleshing of the mutton type, but we find 

 a fleece much superior in quality to that of the mutton 

 breeds. In discussing the following scale of points, in view 

 of the detailed consideration of conformation given the mut- 

 ton type, only the essentials of dual-purpose form will be re- 

 ferred to here. The subject of fleece, however, justifies 

 discussion in some detail. 



SCORE CARD FOR DELAINE OR C TYPE MERINO. 



Standard of Score of 



SCALE OF POINTS Perfect Sheep 



Score Studied 



Age Number of permanent incisors .... 



A GENERAL APPEARANCE, 24 Points: 



Weight, score according to age. Mature rams 150 



Ibs., ewes 125 Ibs 3 .... 



Porm, low, compact, symmetrical, uniformly covered 



with flesh 7 .... 



Quality, bone and wool fine, skin pink and healthy 7 .... 



Condition, even covering of firm flesh, of moderate 



thickness 7 .... 



B HEAD AND NECK, 7 Points: 



Muzzle, broad; mouth and nostrils good size; lips 



thin 1 



Eyes, bright, of good size, placid 1 



Face, short, broad between eyes 1 



Forehead, broad 1 



Ears, medium to small, set wide apart, covered with 



silky hair 1 



Neck, short on top, long below, smoothly attached 2 



C FOREQUARTERS, 12 Points: 



Shoulders, well placed 2 



Breast, deep and medium thick 5 



Brisket, carried well forward, with some breadth 



and fold or apron 2 



Legs, straight, short, strong, well set, arm full, 

 shank smooth, feet of good horn, and pointing 

 straight forward 3 



D BODY, 15 Points: 



Chest, broad, deep, full behind shoulders . . . . 5 



Back, straight and medium wide 3 



Loin, strong and muscular 3 



Ribs, well sprung and deep 3 



Flanks, low, making straight underline 1 



