670 A HISTORY OF SHORT-HORN CATTLE. 



already mentioned. In common with other 

 Aberdeenshire breeders Mr. Duthie Sr. sought 

 at all times cattle of the useful, practical sort, 

 and long before the Sittyton dispersion the herd 

 had acquired pronounced merit and a high local 

 reputation. It was not, however, until the 

 present proprietor, Mr. Wm. Duthie, made his 

 memorable purchase of Sittyton cattle after 

 Mr. Amos Cruickshank gave up breeding, that 

 the Collynie Short-horn became an important 

 factor on both sides the water. As American 

 breeders are interested more particularly in the 

 later history of the herd comment as to its 

 character is reserved until the subject may be 

 reached in its proper order. 



