Breed Standard
Standard Horned Breed
Male and Female Horned
Horn falling back with uniform graceful curve clear of the head. In the male a stronger horn and with a second curve, which makes a picturesque adornment characteristic of the breed.
| Head | Ears: Inclined to be long and broad Face: Wide and of medium length; pure white in colour Eyes: Big, bright, quick, prominent and fearless Nose: Wide nostril, with the flesh part of the nose preferably dark, with a roman profile Teeth: Strong and set into a good strong under jaw free from any sign of weakness Neck: Medium length. In rams wide at the poll and back of ears, and gradually enlarging in all lines to a strong full junction at the shoulder as seen from the sides or bottom. Ewes lighter and more feminine. |
| Ribs | Well sprung and with a full heart |
| Chest | Deep, with a well filled Brisket |
| Shoulder | Wide and oblique |
| Back & Loins |
Long and level, well covered with flesh. Tail broad and well set up. |
| Legs | Forelegs straight and wide apart. Hind legs full of meat to a well angled hock with good flat bone, with strong pasterns and sound feet. |
| Underline | Good straight, naked |
| Skin | Pink in colour and covered in short, kemp wool which fall as the sheep gains condition in early spring. |
| Colour | White, black ticks are permitted |
| Weights |
Live weight of rams 126kg, ewes 72kg |
| General Summary Proud and stately on short legs with certain grandeur of carriage. Pronounced masculinity in male and ewe's feminine in appearance. |
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