80 LIVE-STOCK JUDGING 



Hindquarters. — Continued. Counts 



23. Rump — long, level, broad, lean, pin bones wide 



apart, tail head smooth, on line with back, no 

 droop, tail long, fine ....... ... 3 



24. Thighs — long, lean, concave from sides and rear, 



not beefy . . . . 2 



25. Legs — straight, strong . . 2 



Udder. — 24. 



26. Size — large, attached high behind, well forward, 



well suspended not pendant 6 



27. Shape — quarters even, square, level 6 



28. Texture — soft, elastic, hair fine, veins prominent . 6 



29. Teats — medium size, well placed ... 4 



30. Mammary (milk) veins — large, tortuous, large 



wells, extensions . 2 



SCORE CARD 



THE MUTTON SHEEP 



Scale of Points 



Counts 

 General Appearance. — 40. 



1. Weight . . ... . . 6 



2. Form — low station, rectangular, broad, deep, 



thickly fleshed, symmetrical, straight top and 

 under line . . . 10 



3. Quality — refined head, fine fleece, hair and skin, 



clean bone 10 



4. Condition — thick, even covering of firm flesh ; 



thick neck, dock ; full purse and flank indicating 

 ripeness . 10 



5. Temperament — lymphatic, disposed to fatten . . 4 



Head and Neck. — 7. 



6. Head — short, broad, deep 



7. Forehead — broad, full 



8. Eyes — large, full, bright . . . . 



9. Ears — fine, well shaped, carried alert . 

 10. Muzzle — broad, nostril large ... ... 



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