fHE KYLOES, OR HIGHLAND CATTLE 523 



Crossing the different breeds throughout the United 

 Kingdom has been so much practised within the last 

 thirty years, that it is now difficult to say what is the 

 origin of the cattle of any part of the country. Bulls 

 and cows of improved breeds have been transported 

 from one district to another to such an extent, that 

 an almost uniform improved stock prevails throughout 

 Britain and Ireland. These, however, are varied to 

 a certain extent by the opinions and practice of various 

 farmers. We must, however, peculiarise. 



THE KYLOES, OR HIGHLAND CATTLE. 



This hardy and small breed is peculiar to the 

 Highlands of Scotland and its Western Islands. 

 They are mostly black or light brown in colour, their 

 horns white, with long and rather shaggy hair. These 

 cattle feed to a good size in proportion to the dimen- 

 sions of their bodies. The flesh is well flavoured, and 

 the muscular fibre of a fine texture. They are much 

 sought after by gentlemen in England, to be turned 

 out in their parks, from the gentleness of their tempers, 

 and the ease with which they fatten. 



THE LONG-HORNED CATTLE. 



This breed was formerly called the Lancashire 

 breed, and prevailed over that county, as well as 

 Cumberland and Westmoreland. Of late this breed, 

 which was a favourite one, is so altered by the mixture 

 of other kinds, that it is now nearly extinct. 



THE GALLOWAY BREED. 



The cattle of this and the neighbouring counties 

 have long been the polled kind. They are of medium 



