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months. Heavier than Southdowns and Shropshires, equal to Hampshires. 

 Rams weigh from 275 to 300 pounds; ewes about 175 to 200 pounds. They 

 give size and weight when crossed on short-wools and quality and better 

 mutton when crossed on the long-wooled breeds. 



Hampshires. — They have darker color markings than the Oxfords, 

 and a very pronounced Roman nose. Wool is 2\ inches long at 12 months. 

 Very early maturing sheep. 



Dorset Horn. — Have white color markings; very little wool on face 



A Typical Merino. 1 



and legs and it does not extend well over lower parts of the body. Both 

 ewes and rams have horns. Wool at 12 months is 3 inches long. Weight 

 of rams from 250 to 275 pounds; ewes 175 to 185 pounds. A mutton breed 

 of merit; valued as early lamb raisers. 



Cheviot. — They arc very alert, stylish sheep with white markings. 

 Face and legs are free from wool. Wool is 4 inches long. Rams weigh 

 from 200 to 225 pounds; ewes from 125 to 140 pounds. It is a very hardy 

 breed and individuals graze independently of each other. 



Fine-Wool or Merino Sheep. — This type is the result of efforts to 



1 Courtesy of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



