Breed Standard

Size – Medium with good overall length and depth.

Head –

Rams: Masculine, wedge shaped, tapering towards the nose.

Ewes: Feminine, wedge shaped, tapering towards nose.

Horns –

Rams: fairly strong, well curved and set well apart at the base.

Ewes: No horns or scurf.

Face -

Rams: Broad forehead and muzzle. Forehead free from wool.

Ewes: Forehead free from wool, more pointed face.

Eyes – Prominent and bright, black around the eyes, true black eyelids.

Ears –

Rams: Small to medium and thin.

Ewes: Small to medium and thin. Obliquely set.

Mouth – Check for overshot or undershot tendencies in jaws.

Neck – Short, well defined and fully covered with fine wool.

Brisket – Bold and roomy.

Shoulder – Nicely rounded, not too wide, level with back.

Ribs – Well sprung, deep in region of heart.

Back & Loins – Straight with strong loin.

Hindquarter – Thick and well let down.

Tail –

Rams: Strong, long and straight, well covered with fine wool.

Ewes: Long and straight, wellcovered with fine wool to provide shelter for udder.

Legs – Good, fine, comparatively short, well placed for good movement.

Underline – Straight and not too high from the ground.

Skin – Blue, well-mellowed tough.

Wool – Black, short, thick and firm to handle. A limited amount of kemp may be present. No white or grey.