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[secuono]

I found this page, but it does not show pictures of faults and disqualifications. If a lamb is black, but has white points and a blaze under chin to chest, is that allowed or not?
Why aren't pure white sheep allowed? That doesn't make sense.
http://www.lazyjvranch.com/babydoll_southdown_color_conformation.html

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I found this page, but it does not show pictures of faults and disqualifications. If a lamb is black, but has white points and a blaze under chin to chest, is that allowed or not?
Why aren't pure white sheep allowed? That doesn't make sense.
http://www.lazyjvranch.com/babydoll_southdown_color_conformation.html

It looks like the white blaze would not be allowed, but you could always ask to double check. White sheep are not allowed because they don't conform to breed standards. If they've got white fleece, they need the mousey colored points.

 

[SheepGirl]

Personally, I've never seen a lamb born like the spotted one you have! lol He's very cool looking, though.

Edited to add (emphasis my own):

3. SPOTTED TWO TONED FLEECE WITH A SOLID SHADE OF
BLACK ON FACES AND LEGS.
On an otherwise solid white or solid black sheep if it has only one
contrasting colored spot in the wool that goes the length of the fiber and
it is smaller then a grapefruit in size , this would be considered a blemish
in the fleece , and would be considered a fault in the show ring. A true
Spotted Sheep will have several contrasting colored areas in their fleece
where the color or lack of color remains in the fleece fiber from skin
outward in the adult animal. Some lambs maybe born with what appears
to be spots ,but which grow out & fade usually by 6 months of age.
These sheep would Not be considered Spotted. Any pigmented color and
white spotting reflecting Jacob or any other breed influence that have
defined color margins marking the face or leg hair is a disqualification for
registration.

So therefore your lamb wouldn't be allowed to be registered.

As for the pure white sheep, they aren't allowed to be registered because part of the Southdown 'breed character' is having tan/mousey/dark legs and nose.

 

[secuono]

Just more reason registration is pointless, all about looks and not functionality.
My boy has no spots, he's pointed. And I must say, his wool is far more useful pointed than if he had spots.
I just don't get it...eh.
Anyway, charging my camera to get pics. Gotta try and shave the adults this weekend. Had no luck finding anyone who can shave them for me.

How weak/frail is sheep skin? I nicked the one ewe way too easily, even with the hand shears, totally freaking me out. It's all too stressful for them to be able to finish shaving them in one go. :/

 

[SheepGirl]

Our sheep are nicked by our shearers. They are just skin cuts, never too deep...and the lanolin that their skin produces helps to heal it really quickly. Plus they never seem bothered by it nor show signs of pain (ie teeth grinding).

 

[secuono]

Scared the bananas outta me, she twitched and won't stay put if I pinch/nick her too often. Had a purple polka dotted ewe for awhile, sprayed her with bluekote just to be safe.

 

[secuono]

Here are some pics, tons more in my newest pictures thread!

 

[SheepGirl]

I like that black ram in the center of your last pic...nice hocks and a great meaty butt!

 

[secuono]

Lol, luckily, his tail is just a hair shorter than the brother's. Only way I can tell them apart.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Just more reason registration is pointless, all about looks and not functionality.

Well they have to have rules to get a uniform breed.


And the lambs look great!