352 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
for quick-feeding lambs. The breed was called the New 
Leicester or Dishley breed. Formed by careful selection 
and inbreeding, the new flocks had great prepotency, 
but were sometimes delicate in constitution and shy 
breeders. Even now, after 150 years, these features 
occasionally appear. 
The Dishley flock became famous. Bakewell decided 
to let his rams instead of selling them outright. In 1760, 
he let three rams for $4 each, and two for $4.50 each. 
The next year his price was $5 each, and this continued 
with varying success, until in 1780 he reached $50 for his 
best. Then the demand increased rapidly. In 1785, 
the top price was $500. In 1789, he let three rams for 
$6000, seven for $10,000, and the remainder of his flock 
for $15,000. His reputation was established, and the 
New Leicester became the most popular breed in England. 
It was much used for crossing with other breeds to produce 
quick-feeding lambs; and this reputation still holds. 
425. History in America. — Bakewell or Dishley sheep 
reached America in colonial days. It is said that George 
Washington had Bakewell ewes at Mount Vernon. Others 
were known in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. About the 
beginning of the nineteenth century, Mr. Toofy, of Quebec, 
made an importation. Later, about 1806, they were im- 
ported into Massachusetts. In the same year, Captain 
Beanes brought some rams and ewes from England, 
and placed them on a farm in New Jersey. The Beanes 
flock subsequently, in the hands of others, attained much 
notoriety. A number of importations were made later, 
and gradually the breed worked westward. 
In America, a type has been developed that differs 
somewhat from both the English Leicester and the Border 
Leicester, both of which types have been used in many 
