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THE GALLOWAY COW. 
THE MIDDLING-HORNS. 
Of these the Devon Cattle claim the first place. These are a very ancient breed, of medium 
size, and so symmetrical as to appear small. The color is a deep mahogany red, with merely a 
white udder and white stripe under the body. The head is small, the muzzle delicate, the horns 
clear, smooth and harmoniously curved upward ; the legs are peculiarly delicate. The oxen are 
strong and active : it is stated that one of them will easily trot six miles an hour with an empty 
wagon. The cow is noted for intelligence ; she feeds well on scanty pastures, and her milk is 
rich and abundant. The flesh of this breed is excellent. 
The Hereford Cattle. — These also are a very ancient breed, and some of them were brought 
to this country by the early settlers. They are marked by a broad forehead, and open, cheerful 
countenance. They are usually of a middle or dark red, though some are brown, some yellow, 
and some brindled ; they, however, usually have white faces. They are chiefly distinguished for 
the excellence of their flesh, and they can be profitably brought to market at the early age of 
three years. 
The Sussex Cattle resemble the Devons, and are supposed to have a similar origin. The 
color is a deep chestnut, sometimes a blood bay. As is the case with the Herefords, the cow is 
inferior to the ox. 
The Welsh Cattle are somewhat smaller than the preceding, but three of the breeds, the 
Pembroke, the Glamorgan, and the Anglesea, are highly esteemed for their useful qualities. 
Scotland contains several distinct and valuable breeds of cattle, evidently belonging to our 
present division, the Middling Horns. 
The West Highlanders, whether we regard those that are found in the Hebrides, or the 
county of Argyle, seem to retain most of the aboriginal character. They have remained un- 
changed, or improved only by selection, for many generations ; indeed, from the earliest accounts 
that we possess of Scottish cattle. 
The North Highlanders are a smaller, coarser, and in every way inferior race, and owe the 
greater part of what is valuable about them to crosses from the Western breed. 
The Northeastern Cattle were derived from, and bear a strong resemblance to, the West 
Highlanders, but are of considerably larger size. 
The Ayrshire Breed are second to none as milkers. 
Ireland boasts of several fine breeds, among which the Kerry Cow, called the "Poor Man's 
Cow" by Youatt, is a most useful variety. 
