Breeds of Sheep 921 
milk-producing animal among the poorer people of various foreign 
countries. 
The milk of the goat is chalk-white in color and contains about 
4 per cent of fat. An average yield of a quart a day is not un- 
common. When goats are kept under proper conditions, and with 
due regard for cleanliness, the milk is wholesome and no unpleasant 
flavor is noticeable (Fig. 87). 
There are many breeds of milk goats, of which the Maltese, 
Toggenburg, Saanen, Appenzell, Schwarzthal, and the Nubian 
are the most notable. 
QUESTIONS 
1. How many pure-bred sheep are there in your vicinity? What 
breeds are the most common? Why are they preferred ? 
2. Give the names of a few of the leading sheep exhibitors at your state, 
county, or town fair. What are some of the prices obtained for their prize- 
winning stock ? 
3. Why has England been so successful in developing mutton sheep, 
while America holds first place among the fine-wool sheep? Why has 
the fine-wool sheep become so popular in France? 
4. Which breeds of sheep shear the heaviest fleece? Why? Why is 
Class A — sheep with heavy folds — not so popular as formerly ? 
5. Why has the milk goat never become popular in America? Why are 
they extensively used in many foreign countries? Considering the body 
weight, how does the milk goat compare with the dairy cow in yield of 
milk and butter fat? 
