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that the red color and the size are derived from the use of cattle 
from Normandy and the darker colors from Brittany cattle, taken 
to the island in very early times. In the latter part of the eight- 
eenth century, however, a law was passed forbidding the bringing 
Fic. 48.— The Guernsey cow ‘‘ Dolly Dimple.”’ Dairy type. 
of cattle to the islands except for immediate slaughter. The 
Royal Guernsey Agricultural and Horticultural Society is largely re- 
sponsible for the improvement of the breed. Annual exhibitions are 
held, in which there is strong competition, as prizes are awarded ac- 
cording to merit. As compared with the Island of Jersey, Guernsey 
is rather small and maintains only about 5000 head of cattle. 
185. Description of Guernsey cattle.-—In size this breed 
ranks as medium. The color is either yellow, brown, or reddish 
fawn, with white markings or with white on the limbs and under 
