[Jacob-list] Re: "cow-hocked" vs."?"

[WenlochFrm at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/14/01 10:14:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
NLGrose at Yadtel.net writes:


> What else can we call this? Actually, "tracks narrowly" works for me. I've 
> seen enough deer tracks to know that they track narrowly as well. This is 
> an adaptation for raiding cantaloupe patches. Most all the Jacob sheep that 
> I have seen do this {track narrowly, raid cantaloupe patches if given a 
> chance]. This may be a primary "primitive" trait. Hard hooves and 
> resistance to foot rot tend to be adaptations to swamps/moors, think 
> Romneys not Merinos or Angora goats. Jacobs seem to do well at both.
>  
> 

The terms "base narrow" and "close behind" along with several others are used 
to describe what you're referring to. They are used to distinguish from the 
true "cowhocked" condition.

Joan Franklin
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