DESCRIPTION OF A WELSH RAM

(Ewe similar, bearing in mind her feminine characteristics)

Head:

 

 

 

 

Masculine, of moderate length and with strong jaw,

wedge-shaped, tapering towards nose, a dished face

undesirable. Broad forehead and muzzle. Horns fairly strong and well curved, not too close at the roots. The cheeks, poll and forehead to be free of wool.

Face colour:

White or slightly tanned, dark tan undesirable, grey to

disqualify. Black nose preferred, but speckled nose not to

disqualify.

Eyes:

Prominent and bright.

Ears:

Small and thin, obliquely set.

Neck:

Strong and thick.

Throat:

Short and well defined.

Brisket:

Wide and prominent.

Shoulders:

Nicely rounded, level with back.

Ribs:

Well sprung, deep in the region of the heart.

Back:

Straight.

Loins:

Strong.

Hindquarters:

Thick and well let down

Tail:

Medium length, strong and bushy.

Legs:

Of moderate length with bone of medium strength. Hocks to be free from wool. Colour, white or to be slightly tanned, dark tan undesirable, grey to disqualify.

Underline:

Straight, the scrotum to be free from wool.

Skin:

Pink with mellow touch.

Wool:

White, medium length, firm to handle, a small proportion of hemp not to disqualify. Curly wool, red kemp and black

spotting in the fleece undesirable.

 

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