X Contents 



PAOEB 



Extent of the Hampshire Improvement . . . 110 



Characteristics of the Hampshire .... 113 



Mutton Qualities 114 



Characteristics of Hampshire Fleece . . . 116 



Attributes for Breeding Purposes .... 116 



Adaptability of Hampshire 117 



The Oxford Down 117 



Formation of Oxford Down as a Breed . . . 118 



Qualities desired by Breeders of Oxford Downs . 119 



Recognition as a Breed 120 



Characteristics of Oxfords 121 



Mutton Qualities 122 



Meece Characteristics of Oxford Down . . . 123 



Breeding Qualities .... . . 124 



Adaptability of Oxford Down 125 



The Suffolk 125 



The Dorset Horn 127 



The Cheviot 131 



The Black-faced Highland 134 



CHAPTER V 



Formation or a Flock 135-146 



Pure Breds versus Grades for Foundation Stock . 135 



Selecting Foundation Stock 137 



Breed Type 139 



Judging Sheep 141 



Deception in Form due to Trimming . . . 142 



Quality 143 



The Ram 143 



The Ewe 144 



Need of Uniformity in the Ewe Flock ... 145 



CHAPTER VI 



ThB Improvement or the Flock 

 Selection of Rams . 



147-162 

 147 



