BREED CHARACTERISTICS 401 



teristic depth of body. Mutton from this breed ranks high, 

 because of superior quality and minimum of waste fat. The 

 constitution is quite remarkably developed, as indicated by 

 the depth of body and the forward extension of the brisket. 

 The breed, as a whole, is rarely surpassed in rustling quali- 

 ties. In some cases the rams have horns, although this is 

 rare. Characteristic animals of this breed have a very alert, 

 stylish, and distinctive appearance. The principal objections 

 to them are lack of compactness and thin, light, open fleeces. 



Standaed of Excellence and Scale op Points foe Cheviot 



Sheep. 



Points. 



Gbneeal Confoemation and Quality. — Deep and full breast 

 and large through chest. Back wide and straight, with well- 

 sprung, deep ribs,' legs weU placed and leg of mutton full and 

 thick. Body well fleshed, skin pink with no blue or dark color- 

 ing, fleece compact and medium fine, bone strong and fine, gen- 

 eral appearance graceful, symmetrical, active 20 



Size. — In good fiesh when fully matured a twenty-four-months- 

 old ram should weigh not less than 225 pounds, and a ewe not 

 less than 150 pounds . . .... . .10 



Head. — Should be medium short and broad with ample breadth 

 between the eyes. Ears should be of medium length and 

 usually erect when at repose. Head covered with clear white 

 hairs, extending from nostrils to back of poll. Ridge of head 

 from between eyes to nostrils straight or slightly arched with 

 females and more strongly arched or Roman with rams. Color 

 of tip of nose black ... .... 15 



Body. — Well proportioned, having notable depth, with thickness 

 on top and at flanks. Loins should be very broad and thick, 

 shoulders should set well back and be smoothly covered, and 

 crops be fuU and well arched. The rump should be long, broad 

 and level . ... 20 



Legs. — Should be short, well set apart and be covered with clean 

 white hair, with no wool below hocks and knees. The hind 

 legs should be flat and deep below hocks. Pasterns should be 

 strong and not show weakness, supporting the body well . 10 



Feet. — Symmetrical, squarely placed when in repose and hoofs 

 black in color .... .5 



Fleece. — Should cover the body completely to behind the poll 

 and ears and down to knees and hocks. Under part of the body 

 should be well covered. In mature animals should be not less 

 than three inches long for annual growth and be compact and 

 of medium wool class. Rams should shear at least 12 pounds 

 and ewes 8 when in mature form to be desirable representatives 

 of the breed . . .... 20 



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