SOUTHDOWN SHEEP 



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of Cambridge, England, the home of Jonas Webb, where 

 stands a large monument erected to his memory, because 

 of the valuable work he did in improving both sheep and 

 cattle. 



Southdowns are the smallest of all the mutton breeds, 

 and produce the iinest quality of mutton. Both in this 

 country and in England, they have captured more cham- 

 pionship carcass prizes than any other breed of sheep. In 

 their own country, reared under natural conditions, the>- 

 are the hardiest of the medium wool breeds. 



In form, they are very plump, low down, and compact, 

 and weigh very heavy because of their solidity. The wool 

 is very dense and of good quahty, being the finest of all 

 the mediimi wools. It covers the top of the head and the 

 forehead, but does not meet on the face below the eyes. 

 The color of the hair on the face is a dingy gray, white 



Fig. 50. — Southdown ewe. 



