MORE IMPORTANT BREEDS OF SHEEP 



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Fig. 250. Lincoln ram "Dowsby 350 Guineas," first prize, Royal Agri- 

 cultural Society of England Show. 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR LINCOLN SHEEP. 



(Adopted by American Lincoln Sheep Breeders' Association.) 



Points 

 Constitution Body deep, back wide and straight; wide and full in thigh; 



bright, large eyes; skin soft and of a pink color 



Size Mature rams not less than 250 poundsi, when in good condition. 



Matured ewes not less than 200 pounds 10 



Appearance Good carriage and symmetry of form 10 



Body Well proportioned, good bone and length; broad hindquarters; 



legs standing well apart ; breast wide and deep 



Head Should be covered with wool to the ears; tuft on forehead; eyes 



expressive ; ears fair length ; dotted or mottled in color . . . . 10 



Neck Medium length ; good muscle ; well set on body 5 



Less Broad and well set apart; good shape; color white, but some 



black spots do not disqualify ; wooled to the knees 10 



Fleece Of good even length and quality over body; not less than 8 inches 



long for one year's growth 10 



Quality of wool Rather fine, long wool; strong, lustrous fiber; no ten- 

 dency to cot 5 



Total.. 10 



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