Characteristics

• Head
  A well developed head that has a deep low jaw, large nostrils with the upper part good black and a little white each side of nostrils with a grey nose end. Good broad teeth. Horns that are low set, round and rather wide and ears that are black and white.
• Legs
  Black and white legs with pleny of bone. Walk well
• Carcase
  Long drawn, Good hind quarters and good tail.
• Wool
  Clear of black. Good deep fleece of good quality with little bind
• Overall points
  Head, horns and ears: 20pts
  Legs: 15pts
  Carcase: 25pts
  Wool: 25pts
  Tail: 5 pts
  General bearing and character: 10pts
  Total: 100 pts

These points have changed little over the years but we have seen a remarkable change in the appearance of the sheep.