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their character. The bull is much smaller than the 

 ox, and the cow proportionably smaller than either. 

 This is considered somewhat of a disadvantage, as 

 it IS ahnost impobsible to procure laige and ser- 



viceable oxen except from a roomy cow. Owing to 

 her peculiar build, howevei', the Devon cow is more 

 roomy than most other breeds of cattle of the same 

 size, which iir a great measure obviates the objec- 

 tion. The Devon cow is particularly distinguished 

 for her full, round, clear eye, the gold-coloured cir- 



