126 FRENCH-CANADIAN 



This breed has the hardy qualities of the Ayrshire, with the 

 added advantage of yielding a richer milk and of being both 

 easier to handle as animals and more conveniently milked. Their 

 teats are universally large and -well placed. 



The French-Canadian cattle are aptly said to be the " Jerseys 

 of the north." Their place in the eastern provinces is very sim- 

 ilar, indeed, to the one occupied by the Jersey farther south. 

 They should be looked upon, however, as a " breed in the rough." 

 With the excellent foundation possessed, however, there is no 

 reason why, if skillfully bred and handled, the breed should not 

 become refined and still retain a highly economic place. While 

 there is little reason why this breed should be introduced seri- 

 ously into the United States to satisfy any special need, there is 

 good reason why it should be retained and developed in Quebec, 

 Canada, and there continue to serve mankind (Fig. 47). 



QUESTIONS 



1. What breed of dairy cattle can claim America as its home? 



2. Under what circumstances were the ancestors of the French-Canadian 



breed brought to this country? 



3. From what country did they come? 



4. Describe a French-Canadian cow as to color, size, form and disposition. 



5. Discuss the dairy qualities of this breed. 



6. Compare records with other breeds. 



7. What may reasonably be expected of the French-Canadian breed? 



