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1IEKKFORD CHARACTERISTICS. 



Quality. 



Indicated, as in all other classes of cattle, by size and 

 density of bone, thickness of skin and general appearance. 



Breed Type. 



The first characteristic noted is the color. The body is 

 red, with white belly and white face. The white may extend 

 to some extent upon the neck, shoulders and flanks, but this 

 is objected to to some -extent, however. In the words of a 

 well known judge, Claude H. Makin: "More or less white 

 upon the body, spots on the eyes, and such like minor points, 

 should not hinder a judge from sending a good animal to the 

 front." The spots around the eyes referred to are usually 

 red, or may be bluish mottled spots. A cherry red is pre- 

 ferred to the darker shades, but this is not a serious point, 

 for some of the greatest champions of modern times have 

 been very dark in color. 



Fig. 21. Cow Showing Uneven Finish and Patchiness. 



The skin should be thick and mossy, with a heavy, silky 

 coat of hair, which is quite often curly. A sappy, mellow 

 hide is a most desirable characteristic. The Herefords are 

 noted for heavy weight for size; that is, they often weigh 



