768 THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



thin and deep ; the twist wide, to accommodate a clean, good- 

 sized udder; the flanks medium; the hocks or gambrel-joints 

 crooked ; the hind-legs small ; the udder capacious, square, set 

 well forward, and covered with soft silky hair ; the teats 

 fine, standing well apart, and nicely tapering; the milk veins 

 prominent. 



On the whole, she is a homely, blood-like, gentle, useful little 

 cow, with a kindly temper, loving to be petted, and readily be- 

 comes a great favorite with those who have the care of her. 



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JKKSEY BULL-COBURN'S PRIZE, 6,851. 

 The property of Beech Urove Farm, Beech Grove, Marion County, Ind. 



The color is usually light, red, or fawn, occasionally smoky-gray 

 or squirrel, and sometimes black mixed, or plashed more or less 

 with white. Roan colors, and a more rounded form, are occa- 

 sionally found, but are not fancied by breeders. The Guernsey 

 is usually one-third larger, of similar shape, but with more of 

 rotundity and symmetry of form, and a superior tendency to 

 flesh, while in dairy qualities they are not inferior. 



While the Jersey cow is noted for her gentleness, the bulls 

 are much inclined to be vicious if kept till maturity. 



The Spanish or Texan Cattle. We describe these 

 cattle not on account of their merit or desirable qualities, but 



