24 HISTORY OF THE OX. 



their long horns. Lancashire, in England, is the mother- 

 country for this breed. They are, in general, very slow 

 feeders, although they have been somewhat improved of 

 ^ite, especially a mixed breed, which is reared in some 

 parts of the United States. 



The middle-horned cattle (so called), are only a variety. 

 They were first reared in England, in the counties of 

 Devonshire, Sussex, and Herefordshire. The first, when 

 in a state of purity, are of a high red color, thin-skinned, 

 and silky, both in appearance and in handling. They feed 

 early; are adapted for draught; and the shoulder points, 

 according to Mr. Culley, are beautifully fitted for the collar. 

 As dairy cattle, they are also esteemed; and from their 

 being steady arid active, as well as capable of great exer- 

 tion in harness, they are peculiarly adapted for the purpose 

 of the team. They are usually worked from three to six 

 .years old, before they are fattened : altogether, they have 

 been considered a very valuable breed. 



The Welsh cattle are small* active, and hardy; black, 

 with thick horns, turned upwards ; and have been consid- 

 ered as quick feeders. 



The Alderney breed is a very pretty and handsome race ; 

 finely made, and with slender limbs. They are of a light- 

 reddish, or yellow color; sometimes black ; and thrive best 

 in the warmer states ; but they require extra care and 

 keeping. They are valued mostly on account of the rich- 

 ness of their milk, which is said to produce large quantities 

 of butter. In many places, a cross between some of our 

 hardy smaller races has been found useful; and they then 

 bear the climate much better. 



The Suffolk duns are a small breed formerly reared in 

 that country ; but are now scattered over the largest por- 

 tion of Europe, and some parts of the United States. They 

 are supposed by Mr. Culley to be a variety occasioned by 

 an intercourse with the northern droves. They are a 



