RAMBOUILLET SHEEP 



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Breeders of Delaines frequently select breeding stock from 

 the ranks of tlie American Merino to obtain improvement 

 in wool and from the Rambouillet to increase the size of 

 their sheep. 



The Rambouillet. — This breed of sheep was developed 

 in France near the village of Rambouillet, hence the name. 

 The work of improvement was first carried on by the 

 French Government. From France some good specimens 

 were taken to Germany, where large flocks are now estab- 

 lished and considerable improvement is still being made. 

 These sheep are larger and smoother than the American 

 Merino and have a mutton carcass superior to the other 

 fine wool breeds. 



In America the Rambouillets were received from the first 

 with much favor. The breed has made considerable head- 

 way on the ranges because they can be herded in large 



Fig. 45. — Rambouillet ram. 



