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Evaluating Balance and Style
A sheep with balance has equal portions of
width, depth, and length, with special emphasis being
placed on length. An example that is often used to illustrate
this point is that if we cut the lamb in half, both
halves should fall to the center. In order to achieve
this balance sheep should be constructed in the form
of two Christmas trees. These Christmas tree shapes
should be evident when sheep are viewed from behind
and from the side, such that they should be wide and
deep through the rear (leg) and tight and trim through
the front end. Proper balance is important so that the
majority of the weight is in the back half of the sheep
were the high priced cuts are located. Style deals with
correctness of structure and straightness of design.
Sheep should have a straight top line and a neat shoulder
that blends smoothly into the neck and ribs.
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