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VI. Skin Rather thick, but mellow to the 

 touch. 



(1) The hair should be abundant, long, glossy, and pos- 

 sessed of a graceful wave. 



(2) A curl in the hair is a decided fault. 



VII. Color The color varies, some animals 

 being black, others red, dun, yellow and brindled or 

 red and black. 



(1) As a rule, the color is black, but fashion now inclines 

 to yellow or light dun and brindle. 



(2) A well marked brindle is said to be the favorite color 

 for bulls. , 



VIII. General Appearance In general ap- 

 pearance the West Highlander is sturdy and strong, 

 and when seen on mountain or in timber pastures 

 and in good condition he is weird, stately, grand. 



IX. Compared with Shorthorns. 



(1) They are much smaller, but sturdier, and more 

 low set. 



(2) The head is shorter, the horns much larger, and the 

 eye livelier. 



(3) The bones are stronger, and the arm and thigh much 

 more fully developed, and 



(4) They have a more picturesque appearance, owing 

 largely to the long hair which covers them, more especially 

 about the head and neck. 



