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(2) They are most numerously kept in the states of Illi- 

 nois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas and Texas, and prob- 

 ably in the order named. 



IX. Registration in the United States. 



(1) This is not easily ascertained because of the dual 

 nature of the registrations. 



(2) There have been registered in England and America 

 21,172 animals, of which 6753 are bulls and 14,419 cows. 



LEADING CHARACTERISTICS. 



I. Popularity. 



(1) If numbers in proportion to recent introduction are 

 taken as the gauge of popularity, Red Polls are probably the 

 most popular at present of the purely dual-purpose breeds in 

 the United States, and 



(2) That popularity would seem to be increasing in an 

 accelerated ratio. 



II. Adaptability. 



(1) The medium-sized bodies and the inherited influences 

 arising from environment adapt the Red Polls in an eminent 

 degree to average arable conditions, and 



(2) The same inheritance best adapts them to equable 

 climates, although they will doubtless thrive in more severe 

 climates as well as many other breeds. 



III. Relative size. 



(1) In size Red Polls stand about midway between the 

 Shorthorns and the Devons. 



(2) The average weight of mature cows would be about 

 1200 to 1250 pounds. 



IV. Milking qualities. 



(1) The Red Polls are more uniform and persistent in 

 their milking qualities than many other breeds. 



(2) The milk, like the breed itself, has a happy equilib- 

 rium in its qualities, but 



(3) The teats are in some instances over-large. 



V. Early maturing qualities. 



(1) In early maturity they rank a little better than 

 medium. 



(2) As a breed they have not been forced, when young, to 

 the injury of their breeding qualities. 



