The Society
aims to encourage uniformity amongst the breed and any animal presented for
sale not conforming with breed characteristics will be rejected
HEAD
Distinctive and feminine; warm white in colour; wide forehead; good length
from eye to nose - straight to slightly dished and narrowing towards nose;
bright, lively eyes; black nose.
EARS
Medium size and thickness and black spots desirable; base preferably starting
from the wool.
NECK
Average length, well set on shoulders.
BREAST
Wide and well forward.
RIB
Long and well arched.
LOIN
Broad; well joined to rump, well set tail.
LEGS
Average length, with no wool lower than hock. Colour warm white.
TAIL
The tail should be docked according to current practice.
WOOL
Containing no kemp, of good length, dense and of high quality.
Society
Secretary:
Gwenda Robert, Gwyndy, Bryncroes, Sarn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, L53 8ET
TEL: 01758 730366
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SHEEP SOCIETY
BREED CHARACTERISTICS
