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SHEBP HUSBANDRY. 



white face was supplanted by the black face of the Southdown. The 

 legs of the native became shorter and the quality of flesh superior. ^ But 

 the native Roman nose, and the n)assiveness of head, and large size of 

 the animal remained in the new breed of sheep. 



The lambs of this breed at one year weigh from seventy-five to one 

 hundred pounds. The fleece weighs five to seven pounds, the wool being 

 longer and coarser than the Southdowns. 



The flesh is well flavored and juicy, and the lean meat is not over 

 burdened with fat; causing it to be much sought after by epicures. 



IMPORTED HAMPSHIRE-DOWN RAM, "THE BARON.' 



The Dorsets. This breed is sometimes called ' 'dog-proof, ' ' because 

 both the rams and ewes are horned and are considered able to defend 

 themselves from an attack by these annoying animals. 



It is a native of the south of England, where it has been bred for 



