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the COWS weighing 1400 to 1600 pounds, and the bulls 

 1800 to 2400 pounds ; a more distinctly rectangular form, 

 especially marked at the ends, on account of the square 

 brisket and very long, broad and deep thighs, and a pro- 

 portionately broader and flatter back, particularly toward 

 the hindquarters ; a head full of character and refinement, 

 horns that are short, medium fine, white and waxy in 

 appearance with black tips and well curved; and a hide 



Fig. 107. — a Short-horn bull. 



of medium thickness, loose, pliable and sappy, covered 

 with a heavy but mossy coat of hair. The Short-horn 

 colors are red and white, either one exclusively or both 

 in any possible combination, as red, white, spotted or 

 roan. The whites are no longer discriminated against, 

 nor are the reds especially preferred, while roan is re- 

 garded as the most representative color. 



Typical Short-horns should give evidence of early 



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