English Leicester Sheep,Merino Sheep ,1894 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Art Print

PRINT SHOWS: English Leicester sheep date back to the 1700's and were found in the Midland Counties of England. It was developed by a man called Robert Bakewell who was the foremost exponent of modern animal breeding techniques in the selection of livestock. The English Leicester back in the 1700's was slow growing and coarsely boned. These days the animals have been developed to gain weight quickly and are fast growing. English Leicester was one of the first pure sheep breeds introduced to Australia being introduced in 1826. The English Leicester has been used to improve many sheep breeds because of its meaty carcase and heavy fleece. It is one of the few breeds that are truly pure. The merino is the most numerous breed of sheep in the world. It is a breed prized for its wool, although more recently the low price of wool has led to more of an emphasis on carcass (meat) characteristics. Super fine merinos are regarded as having the finest and softest wool of any sheep. There are two basic strains of Merino: poll animals have no horns (or very small stubs), and horned merinos have long, spiral horns which grow close to the head.

Approximate Overall Size: 6 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate - Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. SINGLE PAGE PRINT ON THE FRONT AND BACK