48 DAIRY CATTLE AND MILK PRODUCTION 



of inbreeding followed so persistently by them has been con- 

 tinued by American breeders. 



The Island type is small and delicate-looking, beautiful 

 in form and with splendidly developed udders, especially in 

 front. They have fine, symmetrical heads and necks, and 

 level flat rumps. This type has been the favorite in recent 

 years in show ring competition, and includes the most fash- 

 ionable breeding and highest priced animals of the breed 

 at present. 



A good Jersey cow is the model of what is generally taught 

 to be the dairy form. She has the pronounced wedge shape, 

 an immense barrel for her size, a well-developed udder, and 

 does not carry a pound of surplus fat while in full flow of 

 milk. The color of the Jersey varies greatly. It may be 

 any shade of yellow, except orange, from almost white to very 

 dark squirrel gray or black. The most common color is 

 fawn with black shadings below and on the head. White 

 spots may appear most commonly on the underline, but they 

 are not generally looked upon with favor, especially among 

 breeders of the American type. The tongue and switch are 

 generally black. The muzzle is intensely black, encircled 

 by a light-colored ring. The bulls are as a rule darker in 

 color than the cows. 



Cows of this breed are quite sensitive, on account of having 

 a highly developed nervous temperament, which is not very 

 well under control. When carefully handled, they become 

 exceedingly gentle. On the other hand, when carelessly 

 handled or abused, they become very much the reverse. 

 They are more easily disturbed by unusual surroundings than 

 other dairy breeds. 



Jerseys are easy keepers, but, like all dairy animals, need 



