MORE IMPORTANT BREEDS OF SHEEP 



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Fig. 250. — ^Lincoln ram "Dowsby 350 Guineas," first prize, Koyal Agri- 

 cultural Society of England Show. 



SCALE OF POINTS FOE LINCOLN SHEEP. 



(Adopted by American Lincoln Sheep Breeders' .Vssociation.) 



Points 



Constitution — Body deep, back wide and straight; wide and full in thigh; 



bright, large eyes; sliin soft and of a pinli color 25 



Size — Mature rams not less than 250 pounds, when in good condition. 



Matured ewes not less than 200 pounds 10 



Appearance — Good carriage and symmetry of form 10 



Body — 'VVcll proportioned, good bone and length; broad hindquarters; 



legs standing well apart; breast wide and deep 15 



Head — Should be covered with wool to the ears; tuft on forehead; eyes 



expressive; ears fair length; dotted or mottled in color .. .. 10 



Neck — Medium length; good muscle; well set on body 5 



Legs— Broad and well set apart; good shape; color white, but some 



blacli spots do not disqualify ; wooled to the Isnees 10 



Fleece— Of good even length and quality over body; not less than 8 inches ^^ 



long for one year's growth 



Quality of wool — Bather fine, long wool; strong, lustrous fiber; no ten- 

 dency to cot 



Total 1°° 



