1. Sheep
Know the Parts of the Sheep

2. Market Lambs
Picture the ideal animal and compare.

3. Market Lambs Main traits to evaluate. Muscling Fat Balance and Style
Structure

4. Muscling Look at the center of the leg to determine the thickness.
Width of base
Other places to observe:
Width of loin
Shape of rack
Forearm

5. Fat Clean fronted Smooth underline
Clean and trim over shoulders and rack.
Clean flank
Ribs are firm not soft.
Skin is free from wrinkles.

6. Balance and Style Uniform depth, width and length.
Christmas tree shape.

7. Volume
Rib Shape
Depth of Body
Width of base
Length of Body

8. Breeding Sheep Observe same traits in different ranking:
Balance and Style
Structure
Volume
Muscling
Fat
Wool (only on wool breeds)

9. Ideal Breeding Sheep