3846 THE BREEDS OF LIV E-STOCK 
The Dorset was first recognized at the leading English 
shows in 1862. It has been greatly improved since that 
date; in fact, American breeders have greatly modified 
and unified the breed in the 
past quarter century. 
412. In America. — The 
introduction of Dorsets to 
America has been very recent. 
The first specimens were 
shown at the Chicago Fat 
Stock Show, in 1885. That 
same year an importation 
was made into Canada. In 
1887, A. Thayer, of Hoosic Falls, New York, and E. F. 
Bowditch, of Framingham, Massachusetts, made importa- 
tions. In 1889, T. 5. Cooper, of Pennsylvania, imported 
153 head. They have not as yet gained the popularity in 
America that other English 
breeds have, and have had 
only a limited trial on the 
ranges. 
413. Description. — In 
form and fleece the Dorset- 
Horn closely resembles the 
Down breeds, but in some 
features presents strong con- 
trasts (Figs. 68, 69). Its face 
and legs are pure white, and the modern American type 
has a flesh-colored nose. Both sexes have horns, the rams 
very heavy ones that have a forward spiral curve. In size 
these sheep are between the Southdown and the Shrop- 
shire, the standard weight for rams being about 200 pounds 
and for ewes, 160 pounds. They generally are taller than 
Fic. 68.— Dorset-Horn ram. 
Fic. 69. — Dorset-Horn ewe. 
