156 FARM ANIMALS 
clean and fine, her neck of approved proportions, her 
chest broad, her hips wide. With these must go good 
bearing, finished style and improved breeding. The size 
of the dam influences the size of the mule colt. Large, 
hardy and healthy mares of the draft breeds will make 
good and satisfactory mule mothers. While color is a 
secondary point, bay, black, brown or chestnut mares are 
preferred. 
