An Oxford Down ram, winner oi numerous state fair prizes, cvrned by 

 George McKerrow, Sussex, Wisconsin. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE OXFORD DOWN SHEEP 



*pHIS BREED originated in the county of Oxford, England, and the type was 

 evolved by the use of the Cotswold and Hampshire. The origin of the type is 

 shown somewhat in the modern representatives for the scale, substance and back 

 which they possess reflect the qualities of the long wool line, while the dark face, 

 fleece characteristics and quality of structure are attributable to the Down ancestry. 

 The face and markings are either gray or brown. The^head of the Oxford c'/ffers 

 somewhat from the Shropshire in being longer and not so densely wooled past the 

 eye, while the ear is slightly larger and longer. The form is square in general 

 appearance, wider than in that of the other Down breeds and the hind quarter 

 square on top and below carrying flesh close to the hocks. The fleece is heavy, 

 moderately open and the fiber is long and strong. When mature they are one of 

 the heaviest of the Down breeds being large in size and strong in frame. See official 

 scale of points, page 135. 



