[Jacob-list] Primitive Traits

[Jim Spahr]

I think we have had some really good descriptions of what could be considered primitive traits:  udder close to body, track narrowly, easy lambing, slender legs, presence or alertness, shedding of belly or neck wool, standing on rear legs to browse, good mothers, deer-like conformation, and sloping croup.  I would like to add "triangular shaped head" to the list. 
A couple of the descriptions did not seem to fit:  asymmetrical or fused horns and typically very light or very dark do not conjure up a mental picture of primitive to me.

                                                         Mary Spahr
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