[Jacob-list] Dream Sheep

[Linda]

I like the way you differentiated between "ideal Jacob in a general sense" and "the perfect addition to your breeding program at this point in time."  And that you didn't mention markings. Many people seem to focus on markings first and then check out the rest.  My dream addition to my flock varies from year to year, as my flock is not static.  I buy rams to suit my ewes, as they really are the heart of my flock. 

Let's see:

- primitive type
- excellent 4 horns in lamb and both parents and in paternal grandam (good horns seem to be the most elusive trait. Fleece and markings can be improved in one or two generations)
- no freckling
- good muzzle patch - at this point in time, I need some muzzle markings
- excellent wool
- offspring of a good mother
- it doesn't hurt if they like me :-)

Linda
if I add lilac, you'd have Oreo







 
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> Am I the only one or do any of the rest of you have an image tucked

> away in the back of you mind of that "perfect lamb" that you'd love

> to add to your flock?  Not the ideal Jacob in a general sense, mind

> you, but the perfect addition to your breeding program at this

> point in time.

>

> Don't know if anyone might care about my daydreams, but here's my

> current hypothetical perfect lamb:

>

> -lilac

> -medium sized parents

> -no (or very little) freckling or greying in parents -excellent

> wool -reasonable horns

> -(and, at $4.20 a gallon gasoline, not too far from home)

>

> OK, maybe that IS the ideal Jacob--except maybe for the lilac and

> gas parts--but maybe that's just in my mind too.

>

> -Dan

>

>

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