THE GUERNSEY 



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Characteristics of Guernseys. In general appearance the cattle 

 of this breed are larger than Jerseys, are of coarser make-up, and 

 show a more rugged character. The head tends to be somewhat 

 plain, the face frequently being rather straight and lacking the 

 graceful curves characteristic of the Jersey. The Iwrns should be 

 white or amber colored, and are often tinted a deep yellow, curving 



Fig. 168. Honoria's Sequel 2d, winner of the King's Cup on Guernsey. Owned 

 by Alfred Le Patourel, La Ramee, Guernsey. From photograph by the author 



gracefully around inward and slightly upward, with the cow ; those 

 of the bull being shorter, stronger, and less curved. The neck 

 of the Guernsey shows considerable relative length, the withers 

 tend to be coarse rather than refined, and heaviness of shoulder 

 is quite frequent. Many cattle of the breed lack in level top line, 

 especially back of the withers. Excellent digestive capacity is 

 indicated in the capacious middlepiece, which is rather character- 

 istic of the breed. The hind quarters tend to be a bit promi- 

 nent at the tail head and full at the thighs. The udder varies 

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