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been very satisfactory in regard to eggs. With the systematic tak- 
ing of yearly egg records , however, it will probably not be long before 
reliable strains of egg producers will have become thoroughly estab- 
lished in all the breeds with pretensions in this direction. Great 
differences among breeds and strains within the breeds have been 
clearly demonstrated. 
SATISFACTION FROM PLEASING APPEARANCE. 
In this discussion, attention has been devoted in the main to the 
strictly practical merits of the pure breeds. It would not be fair to 
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Fig. 24.— A Standardbred stallion. 
conclude without referring to another aspect. This is the satisfac- 
tion to be derived from a uniform stock which presents a pleasing 
appearance in type and color. The appeal of the beautiful or ma- 
jestic in livestock has been, perhaps, the most important motive 
leading to their improvement. Pride in the possession of such live- 
stock and the constant inspiration to be derived from their further 
improvement are considerations beyond the purely material ad- 
vantages. 
