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BRITISH BREEDS. 



It had a white face, no horns — it was long and thin in the 

 carcase, flat-sided, with large bones — thick, rough, and white 

 legs— and weighing, the ewe from 15 to 20 lbs., and the 

 wether from 20 to 30 lbs. the quarter. It was covered with 

 wool from 10 to 14 inches in length, coarse in quality, and 

 weighing from 8 to 13 lbs. The pelt and offal were thick 

 and coarse ; the animal was a slow feeder, and the flesh was 

 coarse-grained, and with little flavor." 



NEW LEICESTER SHEEP. 



The following description of the New Leicester will show 

 the reader in what respects Mr. Bakewell effected his im- 

 pro\'ement over the old breed. 



NEW LEICESTER' RAM. 



The head should be hornless, long, small, tapering towards 

 the muzzle, and projecting horizontally forwards. The eyes 

 prominent, but with a quiet expression. The ears thin, rather 

 long, and dijrected backwards. The^neck full and broad at 

 its base where i'» troceeds from the chest, but gradually ts 



