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Evaluating Soundness
 Knees
The knees should be square with the body
when viewed from the front, and should be slightly set
back when viewed from the side to give cushion when
the sheep is on the move. The picture on the left shows
a knee that is "bucked-over", which lacks cushion and
will restrict movement through the front end. The picture
on the right shows knees that are bowed slightly inward
("knock-kneed). Both bucked-over and knock-kneed animals
should be discounted, especially in breeding classes.
The picture on the left shows a strong, straight
knee structure that could be slightly improved with
a slight degree of backward set for flexibility. The
picture on the right shows the proper knee flex that
should be observed when the animal is on the move.
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