130 DUTCH BELTED 



of black, nor black in the field of white. In Holland white feet 

 are permitted but they are objected to in the United States. 

 They are very striking in appearance (Fig. 48). Their Tem- 

 perament is mild though not so placid as the Holstein. 



Dairy Characteristics. — Although the Dutch Belted cattle 

 are an old breed in Holland comparatively little attention has 

 been given to them in America and until recently those that were 

 maintained in this country were kept largely for their looks 

 (Figs. 49 and 50). The advanced registry for the breed was 

 established in May, 1014. Since that time official records have 

 been made. A few of the best are here given. 



Yearly Record Dutch Belted Aged Cows 



Name Age Milk-Lbs. Fat-Lbs. 



Peapack Anna 4 Years 13159.0 484.31 



Peapack Duchess Mature 13065.0 447.64 



Glenbeulah Bearlty Mature 10307.5 404.86 



Peapack Pam 3 Years 106S1.0 353.17 



Peapack Dawn Mature 9345.0 348.87 



Ferndell Mature 9332.3 333.21 



Peapack Prejudice 4 Years 9243.0 328.22 



Peapack Princess 2 Years 8745.0 312.17 



Peapack Polly 2 Years 7332.0 254.33 



Euniel 2 Years 8224.7 239.49 



QUESTIONS 



1. What is the chief characteristic of the Dutch Belted breed? 



2. Where was it developed ? How? 



.'!. When were animals of this breed brought to America? 



4. Where are Dutch Belted cattle chiefly kept? 



5. How many breeders are there in the United States? 



6. Describe a Dutch Belted cow as to color, size and temperament. 



7. Compare the advanced registry records of this breed with those of 



other breeds. 



