Classification of Breeds of Sheep, 257 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR OXFORD DOWN SHEEP. 



IN FOUR DIVISIONS. 



Breed type .30 



Constitution . . . .25 



Mutton form and quality. . . . . ... 30 



Wool . . 15 



SUB-DIVISIONS. 



BREED TYPE FOR ANIMALS. 



Form of a good general appearance, made by a well balanced 

 conformation, free from coarseness in any part, and showing 

 good style both at rest and in motion . . ... 15 



Head of moderate length and width between the ears and between 

 the eyes, and well covered with wool over poll and down to the 

 eyes. Color of face an even dark gray or brown, either with or 

 without gray spot on tip of nose . . .... 6 



When fully matured and in good condition Rams should weigh 250 

 to 350 lbs.. Ewes, 180 to 275 lbs 5 



Ears medium size, not too thick and of an even brown or dark gray 

 color . . .... . ,2 



Legs short, strong in bone, flat and of even dark gray or brown 

 color, placed squarely under the body and well apart . . 2 



CONSTITUTION. 



Large around the heart and wide and full in the chest 10 



The movement must be bold and vigorous . . 5 



Eyes bold, prominent and bright . . 4 



Skin bright pink in color . 3 



Neck strong and muscular in rams and well set on in both sexes 3 



MUTTON FORM AND QUALITY. 



Wide and straight on top of shoulders, back, loin and rump, from 

 base of neck to tail , . . . .15 



Full shoulders and thighs, well meated both inside and outside 5 



Flanks well filled and strong so as to make the lower lines of the 

 body as straight as possible, and side lines straight or rather full 4 



The whole carcass evenly covered with good, well marbled meat . 6 



WOOL. 



Fleece of moderate length, close and of even quality, covering the 

 whole carcass, well and free from black patches upon the body, 

 neck or head . 15 



Total 100 



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