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JUDGING SHEEP 



not only in the development of horns, but also in the size, 

 smoothness, and compactness. The fleece characteristics 

 have likewise varied with the breeding. The Delaine Merino 

 does not have as much yolk in the wool as the American, 

 however, the fleece is somewhat stronger and longer. Shear- 

 ings of 15 to 20 pounds are not uncommon. 



FIG. 183. Delaine Merino ram. 



STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SCALE OF POINTS FOR DELAINE 

 OR CLASS C MERINO SHEEP. 



Points. 



GENERAL APPEARANCE 23 Points. 



Weight: according to age: 30 pounds, six months; 60 pounds, 



twelve months 4 



Form: low, compact, symmetrical 9 



Quality: bone and wool fine, hair silky 10 



HEAD AND NECK 9 Points. 



Muzzle: fine of good size, face medium length .... 2 



Eyes: bright, easily seen; forehead broad 2 



Ears: medium size, set well apart, coated with fine hair . . 2 



Neck: short on top, deep, neatly blending head and shoulders 3 



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