I40 BREEDS OF SHEEP AND GOATS 



being very objectionable. No wool is found on the legs 

 below the knees. 



These sheep are quite widely distributed over the world. 

 They are valuable for improving the common stock of the 

 country and for producing very fine mutton, but are not 

 always popular with the farmer, because of their small size. 



Fig. 51. — Cheviot ewe. 



The Cheviot. — This breed developed in the Cheviot 

 Hills of Scotland. Reared under natural conditions upon 

 these rugged hills, sheep of great thrift and hardiness have 

 resulted. Having been bred pure for generations, they 

 come true to type and are very prepotent. 



The distinguishing features of Cheviots are clean, white 

 faces of medium length ; bright eyes ; erect alert bear- 

 ing ; short, compact bodies covered with compact fleeces 



