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SCALE OF POINTS FOR SUFFOLK SHEEP. 



Head. — Hornless: Face black and long, and muzzle moderately 

 fine — especially in ewes. (A small quantity of clean white wool 

 on the forehead not objected to). Ears, a medium length, black 

 and fine texture. Eyes, bright and full 25 



Neck. — Moderate length and well set . 5 



(In rams stronger, with a good crest). 

 Shoulder. — Broad and oblique 5 



Chest. — Deep and wide . 5 



Back and loin — Long, level, and well covered with meat and muscle; 

 Tail broad and well scL up. The ribs long and well sprung, with 

 a full flank . . 20 



Legs and feet. — Straight and black, with fine and flat bone. 

 WooUed to knees and hocks, clean below. Fore legs set well 

 apart. Hind legs well filled with mutton . . 20 



Belly (also scrotum of rams.) — Well covered with wool 5 



Fleece. — Moderately short; close fine fibre without tendency to 

 mat or felt together, and well defined, i.e., not shading oif into 

 dark wool or hair . . .10 



Skin. — Fine, soft, and pink color . . . 5 



Total . . . . . .3 00 



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