THE CLYDESDALE 



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The temperament of the Clydesdale tends to be somewhat nervous. 

 This is manifested in his natural activity. So far as disposition is 

 concerned, the Clydesdale is the equal of the other draft breeds. 



The adaptability of the Clydesdale to environment is not first 

 class. In some countries the breed has been objected to on 

 account of its white feet. In hot countries it is more or less 



Fig. 52. Princess Handsome, one of the notable American-bred Clydesdale 



mares. First-prize winner at International Live Stock Exposition, Chicago, in 



1901, 1902, and 1903. Bred and owned by McLay Brothers, Janesville, Wisconsin. 



From photograph, by courtesy of owners 



criticized on account of the color, especially the white on the head. 

 On the low-lying, heavy soils, such as prevail in the Mississippi 

 Valley, the excess of hair on the leg has influenced its popularity 

 to a marked degree. As a whole, the breed is better adapted 

 to uplands than are the Shire, Percheron, or Belgian, and meets 

 with more favor in the cooler rather than the warmer sections. 

 The prolificacy of the Clydesdale is of the best. Naturally very 

 active and muscular, the mares breed readily and, being hardy, 



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