THE SHEOPSHIEE, 43 



and fatten quickly, these qualities rendering them invaluable for 

 crossing oh the common native sheep. 



We find that a few Shropshire sheep were imported to this 

 country in 1833, becoming popular wherever known. In 1875 

 a Mr. H. C. ChafEee of Tippecanoe City, Ohio, imported quite a 

 number, other importations following fast. In 1883 about 

 4,000 were imported, and in 1884 5,000 more. 



In the year 1884 the Shropshire Registry Association was 

 established, and at the present time (1899) there are recorded in 

 the registery of the Association over 100,000 individual pure- 

 bred registered Shropshires. Shropshire sheep have gained in 

 popularity every year, their fecundity, hardiness and ability to 

 adapt themselves to different climates and conditions being un- 

 excelled by any other breed. 



points of 6xceUetice 



■for pure-Bred Shropshire Sheep, Recorded, or €tig[ible to Registry in 

 the Htnerican Shropshire Registry Hssociation Record. 



General Appearance — Attractive, indicating breeding 

 and quality, with stylish carriage and a symmetri- 

 cal form covered with a dense fleece 25 points 



'Constitution — Robust as indicated by width and depth 

 of chest, strength and formation of neck, and by 

 bold active movement 10 points 



Size — In breeding condition when fully matured. 

 Rams should weigh not less than 180 to 225 

 pounds, and ewes not less than 125 to lYO pounds. 10 points 



Fleece and Skin — Fleece of good length, dense, elastic 

 to touch, medium fine, free from black fibre, 

 slightly crimped, with evenness of texture 

 throughout; scrotum of rams well covered with 

 wool. Skin light cherry color, clear and free 

 from dark spots 15 points 



