MERINO OF CLASS C TYPE 421 



A scale of points for the Delaine Merino, or Class C 

 type, applies to what might be termed the dual-purpose 

 sheep. In conformation the Class C type lacks the extreme 

 thickness and heavy fleshing of the mutton type, but we find 

 a fleece much superior in quality to that of the mutton 

 breeds. In discussing the following scale of points, in view 

 of the detailed consideration of conformation given the mut- 

 ton type, only the essentials of dual-purpose form will be re- 

 ferred to here. The subject of fleece, however, justifies 

 discussion in some detail. 



SCOKE CARD FOR DELAINE OR TYPE MERINO. 



Standard of Score of 



SCALE OF POINTS Perfect Sheep 



Score Studied 



Age Number of permanent incisors .... 



A— GENERAL APPEAEANCE, 24 Points: 



Weight, score according to age. Mature rams 150 



lbs., ewes 125 lbs 3 .... 



Form, low, compact, symmetrical, uniformly covered 



with flesh 7 .... 



Quality, bone and wool fine, skin pink and healthy 7 .... 



Condition, even covering of firm flesh, of moderate 



thickness 7 .... 



B — ^HEAD AND NECK, 7 Points: 



Muzzle, broad; mouth and nostrils good size; lips 



thin 1 



Eyes, bright, of good size, placid 1 . , . . 



Face, short, broad between eyes 1 



Forehead, broad 1 _ _ _ ' 



Ears, medium to small, set wide apart, covered with 



silky hair 1 



Neck, short on top, long below, smoothly attached 2 



C — FOEEQUAETEKS, 12 Points: 



Shoulders, well placed 2 



Breast, deep and medium thick 5 



Brisket, carried well forward, with some breadth 



and fold or apron 2 



Legs, straight, short, strong, well set, arm full, 

 shank smooth, feet of good horn, and pointing 

 straight forward 3 



D — BODY, 15 Points: 



Chest, broad, deep, full behind shoulders .... 5 



Back, straight and medium wide 3 



Loin, strong and muscular 3 



Eibs, well sprung and deep 3 



Flanks, low, making straight underline i 



