DAIRY TYPE i8i 



explains, viz., full of nerves, or having nervous force, or a 

 strong nervous system. The points which indicate dairy 

 temperament are a refined head and neck and a strong 

 prominent backbone, providing plenty of room for good 

 nerve development. One might properly include all the 

 points that constitute dairy type as points that indicate 

 dairy temperament. 



Head and Neck. — Marked refinement should be por- 

 trayed in every feature of the head and neck. The face 

 should be long, indicating that the body is long. The 

 expression should be quiet and tJie eye clear. A large 

 muzzle, indicating feeding capacity, and large nostrils, 

 indicating lung capacity, are desirable. The eyes should 

 be large and clear, indicating vigor and health. Breadth 

 of forehead indicates brain and nerve capacity ; and ears 

 of fine quality with an abundance qi secretion indicate 

 quality. Refinement of neck is an indication of inherited 

 maternal instinct. 



Forequarters. — The shoulders should be wide at the 

 points to give plenty of chest room, and thin at the top, 

 indicating refinement and freedom from fleshiness. Too 

 great width should be avoided. The breast should be full 

 and capacious, and the legs should be short, fine, and free 

 from any indication of coarseness. 



Body. — An examination of the body of the animal should 

 show a deep chest of moderate width, which indicates con- 

 stitution. Constitutional vigor and endurance are the 

 two most essential points of the milk-producing cow. The 

 ribs should spring gently from the backbone and extend 

 well down, with the spaces between them roomy, making 

 the barrel as large as possible to give great capacity. The 

 backbone should be prominent, indicating room for a strong 



