132 JUDGING SHEEP 



SHROPSHIRE SHEEP. 



POINTS OF EXCELLENCE FOR PURE BRED SHROPSHIRE ^ 



SHEEP RECORDED OR ELIGIBLE TO REGISTRY 

 IN THE AMERICAN SHROPSHIRE REG- 

 ISTRY ASSOCIATION RECORD. (J 



General Appearance Attractive, indicating breeding and 

 quality, with stylish carriage and a symmetrical form, 

 covered with dense fleece 25 



Constitution Robust as indicated by width and depth of 

 chest, strength and formation of neck, and by bold act- 

 ive movement 10 



Size In breeding condition when fully matured. Rams 

 should weigh not less than 180 to 225 pounds, and Ewes 

 should weigh not less than 125 to 170 pounds 10 



Fleece and Skin Fleece of good length, dense, elastic to touch 

 medium fine, free from black fiber, slightly crimped, 

 witfr evenness of texture throughout; scrotum of rams 

 well covered with wool. Skin light cherry color, clear 

 and free from dark spots 15 



Body Well proportioned, with shoulders well placed, fitting 

 smoothly upon chest, which should be deep and wide, 

 broad and straight back, thick loins, well covered with 

 firm flesh; hind quarters well finished; twist deep and 

 full 20 



Head and Neck Head, short, broad between the ears and 

 eyes bold and masculine in rams, without horns, well 

 covered with wool, ears short and erect, eyes bright, 

 color of face and ears dark brown. Neck ofl medium 

 length, strong and masculine (especially in rams), sym- 

 metrically joined to head and shoulders 15 



Legs Well set apart, broad, short, straight, color dark brown 

 and well wooled; pastern strong and upright 5 



Total.. -.100 



