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style and quality. It has never been a popular breed in 

 America, largely on account of its color, although many 

 of these jacks have been imported to this country. 



The Maltese jack comes from the island of Malta in the 

 Mediterranean Sea. His color is either brown or black. 

 In size it is one of the smaller breeds, rarely exceeding a 



Fig. 103. A prize-winning jennet at Virginia State Fair. 



height of 14% hands. The head is well proportioned, with 

 sharp, upright ears of good quality. The Maltese jack has 

 a reputation for much life and vigor, but its small size and 

 refinement has made it unpopular in America. 



The Majorca jack is a native of an island of this name in 

 the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain. This is one 

 of the largest breeds of asses, having a drafty form, stand- 



