Hampshire Downs Sheep: Breed Standard Standard of Excellence
HEAD
Face and ears of a rich dark brown. Intelligent bright eye. Ears well set on, fairly long and slightly curved backwards. In rams, a bold masculine head is an essential feature.
NECK AND SHOULDERS
Neck of strong muscular growth not too long, and well placed on gradually sloping and closely fitting shoulders.
CONFORMATION
Long deep and symmetrical, with the ribs well sprung, broad, straight back, flat loins, wide rump, deep and heavily developed muscular gigot, tail well set up.
LEGS AND FEET
Strongly jointed and powerful legs of the same colour as face, set well apart, the hocks and knees not bending towards each other. Feet sound and up on the pastern.
WOOL
White, of moderate length, close and fine texture.
SKIN
Pink and Flexible.
OBJECTIONS
Snigs
Black wool
Coarse wool on breeches
Protruding or short under jaw
Excessive strength and loose skin under neck
Source: Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association UK
SALUTATION FARM: Hampshire Down Sheep
Martyn & Glynis Harris - Northallerton, North Yorkshire : 01609 881117
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