Sheep (Dorset Lambs)
Judging Criteria
BODY CONFORMATION - 40 POINTS
- skeletal structure
- muscling, not over-conditioned, size and scale should conform to breed
- sound mouth
FEET, LEGS AND BONE - 20 POINTS
- strong, straight legs with heavy bone
- legs square under body
- sound feet and legs
- strong, flexible pasterns
FLEECE - 15 POINTS
- finest quality wool is found at shoulder, colour should conform to breed standard, consider length, wave and density
- fleece should be uniform in fineness clean and shiny
- bright fleece and pink skin indicates health
GENERAL APPEARANCE - 25 POINTS
- overall appearance should be pleasing, desirable balance and blending of parts, breed characteristics should be displayed. Rams should be rugged with strong bone, ewes should be more refined
