136 CHARACTERISTICS OF AYRSHIRE CATTLE. 



but not in the same degree as in the cow; ribs well 

 sprung, and body deep in the flanks 10 



5. Hindquarters. Long, broad and straight; hip bones 

 wide apart; pelvis long, broad and straight; tail 

 set on a level with the back; thighs deep and 

 broad 10 



G. Scrotum. Large, with well developed teats in front. . 7 



7. Legs. Short in proportion to size, joints firm. Hind 



legs well apart, and not to cross in walking 5 



8. Skin. Yellow, soft, elastic, and of medium thickness. 10 



9. Color. Red of any shade, brown or white, or a mix- 



ture of these each color being distinctly defined . . 3 



10. Average Live Weight. At maturity about 1,500 



pounds 10 



11. General Appearance. Including style and movement. 15 



12. Escutcheon. Large and fine development. 3 



Perfection 100 



In judging animals by the foregoing scale of points, special 

 attention should be paid to strong constitution, digestive 

 capacity, and a long udder, which should be held close to the 

 body, but carried well forward on and blending smoothly 

 into the belly. The udder should be level, soled, without 

 division into quarters, and the teats should be well placed, 

 and, above all, of a size easily grasped by the hand. This 

 point deserves special attention, for its absence has un- 

 doubtedly done the Ayrshire interests more damage than 

 alii other factors combined. 



