236 



AGRICULTURE FOR COMMON SCHOOLS 



2. Guernsey. — This breed originated on the island of 

 Guernsey, which lies near Jersey. Like the Jersey breed, the 

 Guernsey probably descended from the cattle of Normandy 

 and Brittany. The Guernseys have been bred pure for many 



49. DOLLY DIMPLE, 19144 ADV. R. 



A typical Guernsey cow. Two-year-old record — 14009 pounds milk; 703 pounds 

 butter-fat in one year, being the world's record for age of all breeds 



years on the island of Guernsey. No foreign cattle can be im- 

 ported into the island. Guernsey cattle are somewhat larger 

 than Jerseys. They resemble the Jersey very much, and un- 

 less one is familiar with them he is apt to mistake them for 

 Jerseys. The color is yellowish, brownish, or reddish-fawn 

 with patches of white. The reddish-fawn is most common. 

 The nose is usually flesh-colored. The skin is a richer yellow 



