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best results ; but farin-horscs are bred all over the county with- 
out aiiv distinguishiiijr characteristics, the Flemish and Suflolk 
mares having lost their individuality in a variety of crosses. 
The jjrincipal horse-lairs, Howden, Boroughbridge, North- 
allerton, York, and Beverley, continue to maintJiin their reputa- 
tion for excellent horses, and have of late years been much 
resorted to by foreign dealers, who give large sums for a first- 
rate animal. 
The breed of cattle throughout the county is almost 
exclusively the short-horn : a few cross-breds fmd their way here 
from Ireland and Scotland ; and of the former it may be said 
that, Avhilo the number has lately diminished, the quality has im- 
proved. Looking through the prize-lists of the annual exhibi- 
tions of the Society for the last twelve years — 1848 to 1859 
inclusive — the following results appear. Yorkshire breeders, or 
cattle bred in the county, have obtained — 
Two Ist-class prizes for aged bulls. 
Four 2nd-class „ ,, 
Five Ist-class prizes for yearling bulls. 
Five 2nd-class „ ,, 
Two Ist-class prizes for bull-calves. 
One 2nd-class ,, ,, 
Three Ist-class prizes for cows in milk or calf. 
Seven 2nd-class „ ,, 
Four Ist-class prizes for heifers under 3 years old. 
Four 2nd-class „ ,, 
Four Ist-class prizes for yearling heifers. 
Four 2nd class ,, „ 
A result highly creditable to the county. In the twelve exhibi- 
.tions Yorkshire took twenty first-class and twenty-five second- 
. class prizes in six classes. 
Short-horns. — The fashion for short-horns — for that is the 
, term applicable to the highest specimens of this fai-famed breed 
— is deeply rooted here, and the most eminent breeders reside in 
, the county. To pay for " fashion " it is no uncommon thing 
for the leading breeder to receive 200 guineas year for the use, 
,of a single animal, and there is such competition for bulls, that 
• many of the highest personages in the land are glad to enter 
, their names on the list for a supply when their turn comes. 
Every year brings an increased demand and higher prices are 
paid. Twelve years ago 100 guineas was the largest sum that 
was given ; the amount is now doubled, and even at this rate the 
supply of first-rate bulls is not equal to the demand. If the 
adage " The worth of a thing is what it will bring " applies to 
