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range from 14 to 16 hands occurs. This is the principal 

 breed used in America for mule breeding, being popular 

 on account of its style, beauty and action. The head shows 

 considerable refinement, the lines being well defined. The 

 large ears are generally carried erect and with animation. 

 The quality of the Catalonian is one of its striking fea- 



Fig. 102. — Catalonian .iack, "Antar, Jr.," 217. First prize at World's 

 Columbian Exposition, 1893. 



tures, the hair being thick and short, and the bone somewhat 

 refined but strong. It is a tough, wiry type, maturing early. 

 The Andalusian jack is a native of Andalusia, in southern 

 Spain. The prevailing color is gray, with rare examples 

 of black. Jacks stand from 14^2 to 15^/2 hands, and some- 

 times higher. The head is of large size and yet not coarse. 

 The quality and size of bone and general substance are 

 excellent. In general, the Andalusian gives evidence of 



