558 MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



Crossing the diiferent breeds throughout the United King- 

 dom has been so much practised within the last thirty 

 years, that it is now difficult to say what is the origin of 

 the cattle of any part of the country. Bulls and cow^s of 

 improved breeds have been transported from one district to 

 another to such an extent, that an almost uniform improved 

 stock prevails throughout Britain and Ireland. These, how- 

 ever, are varied to a certain extent by the opinions and 

 practice of various farmers. We must, however, peculiarize 



THE KYLOE'S, OR HIGHLAND CATTLE. 



This hardy and small breed is peculiar to the Highlands 

 of Scotland, and its Western Islands. They are mostly 

 black, their horns white, with long and rather shaggy hair. 

 These cattle feed to a good size in proportion to the dimen- 

 sions of their bodies. The flesh is well-flavoured, and the 

 muscular fibre of a fine texture. They are much sought 

 after by gentlemen in England, to be turned out in their 

 parks, from the gentleness of their tempers, and the ease 

 with which they fatten. 



THE LONG-HORNED CATTLE. 



This breed was formerly called the Lancashire breed, and 

 prevailed over that county, as well as Cumberland, and West- 

 moreland. Of late, this breed, which was a favourite one, is 

 so altered by the mixture of other kinds, that it is now 

 nearly extinct. 



THE GALLOWAY BREED. 



The cattle of this and the neighbouring counties, have 

 long been the polled kind. They are of medium size, ge- 

 nerally weighing from forty to sixty stone, although some 

 have been known to weigh seventy stone. Their form is 



