IO8 THE STUDY OF BREEDS. 



X. Weak points. 



(1) Though generally quiet and docile, they are sometimes 

 over-nervous and shy, and are possessed of that temperament 

 that resents ill treatment. 



(2) The teats are frequently a little small for the highest 

 comfort to the milker. 



XL Compared with Holsteins. 



(1) Ayrshires are not nearly equal to Holsteins in size, 

 and are also behind them in general popularity, in milk pro- 

 duction, quantity alone considered, and in marked docility, but 



(2) They are ahead in ruggedness and all-round adapta- 

 bility, evenness of milk production and quality of milk and in 

 grazing and breeding qualities. 



(3) In early maturity, in feeding qualities and in value in 

 crossing and grading they are probably not far different. 



