Longer and Leveler of Out Dock

"Longer and leveler out of dock" is a term specific to sheep. The "dock" is a sheep term for the hip. So, if a sheep is longer and leveler out of the dock, it simply means they have a longer, more level hip. This length is measured from the hook bones (front part of the hip) to the pin bones (back part of the hip). So, a sheep that's longer and leveler out of the dock has a more balanced and proportionate hip structure.

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