Breeds of Cattle 117 
other dairy breeds. In general conformation, therefore, this 
breed isa little smoother than the Jersey, Holstein-Friesian or 
Guernsey, yet it is not so smooth as to conceal the wedge shape 
of the body when viewed from behind. The color is variable, 
though red, white, and brown predominate. The common color 
in America is red and white patched, with a tendency toward a. 
predominance of white. The head is of medium size, and the face 
straight. The horns are white with black tips and often rather 
long. They are curved outward and upward, and often, especially 
with cows, turn back at the tips. The back is straight from the 
base of the horns to the tail; the ribs are long.and well sprung ; 
and the rump high, broad, long, and level. The thighs and hind 
quarters are often somewhat fleshy. The udder presents an un- 
excelled form, extending high behind and carried very well for- 
ward. The teats are of medium size and the veins large and long. 
The temperament is often of a nervous character (Fig. 49). 
189. Ayrshire milk and butter-fat records. — This was the 
last of the four major dairy breeds to adopt a systematic method 
of testing cows and of recording performance, although very 
creditable records have been made. 
10 Leapinac YeEaRLty ReEcorps among AyrsHIRE Cows, Apri. 1, 
1913 
Name or Cow Mix, Pounps se ce 85 p BovIEE, 
Lily of Willowmoor . a 22106 888.70 1045.5 
Netherhall Brownie 9th . wows 18110 820.91 965.7 
Gerranton Dora 2d _ . ee 21023 804.79 946.8 
Jean Armour. ........ 20174 774.73 911.4 
Rena Ross . . oy Set oe : 15072 643.71 757.3 
The Abbess of Torr . ... . 14582 640.72 753.8 
Auchenbrain White Beauty 2d_. 14721 636.90 749.3 
Hazel of Sand Hill . ... . 11078 627.13 737.8 
Auchenbrain Favorite Beauty 5th 14158 611.87 719.8 
Matie of Sand Hill a et ond 13897 593.16 697.8 
