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Devon. The Devon breed is a native of Devon and 

 Somerset counties England. It is characterized by a solid 

 red color except for white around the udder and scrotum, 

 white being permissible in neither sex in front of the navel. 

 The shade of red varies from light to dark, the latter being 

 preferable. The muzzle should be flesh-colored, and the hair 

 around the eyes and muzzle a creamy tint. The weight of the 

 males ranges from 1500 to 2000 pounds; however, the latter 

 is somewhat excessive for average conditions. The horns are 



FIG. 113. Devon cow. 



rather long, spreading and upturned. The size of the horns is 

 medium, the base light and waxy, and the extremities are of 

 a darker shade. The form of the Devon is rather low set, 

 the body deep, the ribs well sprung, and the heart girth 

 usually well developed. The breed is usually very refined, and 

 it possesses unusual activity, which is manifested especially 

 in the oxen quite generally used throughout the New Eng- 

 land States. The chief faults with the breed are the lack 

 of size, early maturity, and uniform milk-giving capacity. 

 The distinctive breed attributes are the color, horns, refine- 

 ment, and activity. More size would be acceptable, but 



