SHEEP, DIFFERENT BREEDS. 
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Bhort-wooled English Breeds.? , 
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Of the mutton breeds, the Downs undoubtedly stand at the head in 
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both England and America. They are all compact, hardy, docile, horn* 
less, and of early maturity in feeding ; and with flesh of most excellent 
quality, that always commands the best price in any market. 
These are without doubt the most superior, taken as a whole, of a ay 
•f tho mutton bi©C^8, aud have for many years been bred with ths greatest 
