356 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
breed. Ellis, who published his ‘“ Shepherd’s Guide ” 
in 1749, is the first to mention them as an established 
breed in the fens of Lincoln. He says that they were 
“the longest legged and largest carcassed sheep of all 
others; and although their legs and bellies were for the 
most part void of wool, yet they carried more wool on 
them than any sheep whatsoever.’’ The modern Lincoln 
is said to be the product of a Leicester cross on the old 
Lincoln. It is a fine representative of the long-wool 
sheep, and yields a very heavy fleece of combing wool. 
Lincolns were first brought to New England about the 
close of the eighteenth century. In 1825 an importation 
was made to Massachusetts by A. A. Lawrence. In 1834 
they reached Ohio. An importation was made to New 
York in 1836 by L. D. Clift. Since that time importa- 
tions have been made to both Canada and the United 
States. The breed has not been popular in this country. 
433. Families. — Mention should be made of two 
notable flocks. One of the leading flocks in England is 
that of Henry Dudding, Riby Grove, Great Grimsby, Lin- 
colnshire. It is a very large flock and has been bred care- 
fully for about one hundred and fifty years. Rams from 
this flock have sold for $5000 each. In 1907, forty-eight 
rams averaged $450. Another flock which has a notable 
record is that of J. E. Caswell, Laughton, Folkingham. 
434. Description. — For many years, the fleece has 
been made a leading feature of the Lincoln breed. The 
wool is long, somewhat lustrous and of a strong and sound 
combing quality. For length of fiber and strength of 
staple, no other breed but the Cotswold can rival the Lin- 
coln. The color is white. The head is large, and without 
horns. The sheep gives the impression of massiveness. 
It is gentle, a good feeder, matures early, and has fair 
