538 The Influence of Dexter Cattle on other Breeds. 
began first to cross the Jersey with the Kerry, hoping thereby 
to combine the cream-producing propensity of the Jersey with 
the milking capacity of the Kerry, and at the same time to 
gain for the offspring greater hardiness than the Jersey pos- 
sesses. This cross did not answer his expectations, as the breeds 
appeared antagonistic. He then tried the Dexter in the place 
of the Kerry, and has had reason to be well satisfied with the 
result. Mr. Garvey keeps careful milk records, and is thus 
able to see exactly how well suited the breeds prove when 
crossed. In a letter to me Mr. Garvey says, “These cows are 
Fig. 5. — Dexter Bull The Parson. 
good — not wondeful — milkers as to quantity, but excellent as 
to quality, producing from 10 to 12 lb. of butter per week. 
The pure bred Jersey calves are, as you know, very unprofitable 
to rear ; but with this cross they are very good — quickly put- 
ting on beef, and that of excellent quality. So far I am well 
pleased with this experiment.” 
Another cross which has proved successful is that of the 
Polled Angus with the Dexter, but, as this is chiefly favourable 
from a beef-producing point of view, it is only necessary to 
make mention of it in passing. 
Three crosses have now been illustrated, in all of which the good 
