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breeding qualities, hence we find those possessed by them in 

 at least a fair degree. 



(2) Many of the females breed to an advanced age, as, 

 like all the grazing breeds, they are noted for their longevity. 



X. Weak points. 



(1) Their lack of size, which renders them less suitable 

 for exportation for beef. 



(2) Their lack of supreme dairy qualities, which circum- 

 scribes the field of their adaptability in dairying. 



XL Compared with Shorthorns. 



(1) Devons are not nearly equal to Shorthorns in general 

 popularity and in size; they are also behind them in all-round 

 adaptability, and are not quite equal to them in maturing 

 qualities, in feeding qualities, and in the extent of the field 

 within which they are useful for crossing. 



(2) In milking qualities they are not far different. 



(3) In grazing qualities, in the quality of the meat, and 

 in breeding qualities they have a decided lead. 



