Classification of Breeds of Sheep. 282 



STANDARD AND SCALE OF POINTS FOR LINCOLN SHEEP. 



Constitution. — Body deep, back wide and straight; wide and full 

 in the thigh; bright, large eyes; skin soft and of a pink color 25 



Size. — Matured rams not less than 250 pounds when in good con- 

 dition. Matured ewes not less than 200 pounds . 10 



Appearance. — Good carriage and symmetry of form . 10 



Body.— Well proportioned, good bone and length; broad hind 

 quarters; 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 set well apart; good shape; color white, but some 

 black spots do not disqualify; wooled to the knees 10 



Fleece. — Of even length and quality over body; not less Ihan eight 

 inches long for one year's growth . . 10 



Quality of Wool. — Rather fine, long wool; strong, lustrous fiber; no 

 tendency to cot . 5 



Total . ... 100 



