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X. Breeding qualities. 



(1) Their breeding qualities were formerly of a high 

 order, as witnessed in "Auld Granny," owned by Hugh Wat- 

 son, but 



(2) To some extent they have been impaired through the 

 artificial treatment to which they have been subjected, so that 

 now they cannot be placed higher than good average. 



XL Weak points. 



(1) As to properties, they do not appear to have any 

 weaknesses which stand out markedly prominent. 



(2) As to form, they are in some instances a little lacking 

 in scale. 



XII. Compared with Shorthorns. 



(1) They are probably something ahead in quality of 

 meat, and in suitability for shipping by rail. 



(2) In adaptability, early maturity, grazing and feeding 

 properties, utility in crossing and in breeding properties, they 

 are about equal. 



(3) In general popularity, size, and milking qualities they 

 are as yet a little behind. 



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