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There are two fairly well marked types, but with individ- 

 uals standing all the way between the two types. These 

 two types are known as the American and Scotch. As 

 already explained, the former are descended from the early 

 importations dating before 1850. The cattle of these early 

 importations were objected to on account of their short teats, 

 and the breeders set about to remedy this defect by selection 

 and breeding. This they accomplished, and at the same time 

 increased the size somewhat and retained the other desirable 

 characteristics. In color this type is mostly red or brownish 

 red, with a few white spots. They do not show, as a rule, as 

 symmetrical an udder as the imported animal, and are more 

 of the angular, spare, dairy form, and have longer teats. 



The Scotch type is that bred at present in Ayrshire and 

 imported to this country in large numbers within recent years. 

 In color these animals are mostly white with brown ears, and 

 a few red or brown spots irregularly arranged on the body. 

 They are more handsome and symmetrical than the American 

 type animals, and have a remarkable udder development, as 

 already described. This type is best represented in Canada 

 at present, but is being rapidly introduced into the United 

 States. The chief objection urged against this type is the 

 short teats, which are often altogether too small for men to 

 milk with convenience. In Scotland the milking is largely 

 done by women, and the short teats are not considered objec- 

 tionable. American breeders are now giving attention to 

 increasing the length of the teats to remove this criticism. 



The Ayrshire is not as early maturing as the Jersey, rank- 

 ing about with the Holstein in this respect. The cows come 

 into milk from 24 to 30 months of age. They are noted for 

 being productive to a greater age than most breeds- 



