. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SHEEP SHEEP 625 particulars. The Oxford Down has a very stately appearance and is a very attractive sheep. The color of face and legs is a darker brown than that of the Shropshire, but it is often flecked with gray, which may even predominate on the nose. The ewes are very prolific, probably more so than any other breed, even triplets being not uncommon. They are heavy milkers. The lambs grow very rapidly and are of good form, and the ewes yield large fleeces. The one shortcoming of the breed is that it does not seem hardy under
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SHEEP SHEEP 625 particulars. The Oxford Down has a very stately appearance and is a very attractive sheep. The color of face and legs is a darker brown than that of the Shropshire, but it is often flecked with gray, which may even predominate on the nose. The ewes are very prolific, probably more so than any other breed, even triplets being not uncommon. They are heavy milkers. The lambs grow very rapidly and are of good form, and the ewes yield large fleeces. The one shortcoming of the breed is that it does not seem hardy under American climatic conditions. It succumbs easily to invasions of internal parasites and to pulmonary disorders. [A general discussion of the mutton type is given on pages 51, 52.] The American Oxford Down Record Association adopted the following scale of points: Scale of Points for Oxford Down Sheep Perfect score 1. Form.—Of a good general appearance, made by a well-balanced conformation, free from coarseness in any part and showing good style at rest and in motion 15 2. Head.—Of moderate length and width between the ears and between the eyes, and well cov- ered with wool over the poll and down to the eyes. Color of face an even dark gray or brown, with or without gray spot on nose . 6 3. Weight.—When fully matured and in good con- dition, rams should weigh 250 to 350 pounds, ewes 180 to 275 5 4. Ears.—Medium size, not too thick and of an even brown or dark gray color 2 5. Legs.—Short, strong in bone, flat and even brown or dark gray color, placed squarely under body and well apart 2 6. Girth.—Large around the heart and wide and full in chest 10 7. The movement must be bold and vigorous ... 5 8. Eyes.—Bold, prominent and bright 4 9. Skin.—Bright pink in color 3 10. Neck.—Strong and muscular in rams and well set on in both sexes 3 11. Back.—Wide and straight on top of shoulders and back, loin and rump, from base of neck to tail 15 12. Full shoulders and thigh
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