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they are clothed, revere the descriptions themselves for their 
truthful and practical complexion. 
Of the several divisions the work resolves itself into, treating 
“ on Cattle “ on Horses “ on Sheep “ on Pigs the first 
and third are decidedly those the most artistically worked out. 
Horses are but faintly and imperfectly described ; and pigs still 
appear to grunt for more detailed and scientific notices than 
have as yet, by writers on the subject, been bestowed upon them. 
The breeds of cattle, and particularly those “ peculiar to Scot- 
land” which form the subject of Chap. I, appear pourtrayed 
with that faithfulness which the pencil of the man alone who 
had oft viewed them and well handled them could produce. 
Chap. II contains the account of the “English and Welsh 
Breeds;” for which reason we shall give it the preference 
of quotation, not doubting but that the description of this depart- 
ment of our home stock will prove at once acceptable and inte- 
resting to our readers. 
“The principal breeds in England and Wales may be thus 
classified : — 
“ 1. The Short-horned, Dutch, Teeswater, or Durham. 
“ 2. The Long-horned, or Lancashire. 
“3. The Hereford. 
“ 4. The Devon. 
“ 5. The Sussex. 
“6. The Suffolk. 
“ 7. The Welsh. 
Out of these we shall select for transfer into our pages the 
account of that incomparable favourite, the Durham Ox, or 
“IMPROVED SHORT-HORNED BREED. 
“ This invaluable breed of cattle, which has, at different times, 
been distinguished by the name of ‘ Dutch,’ ‘ Durham,’ and 
‘ Teeswater,’ did not, as is generally supposed, originate in the 
county of Durham ; as, for centuries, they have also been found 
in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland, and the Borders. 
There can be no doubt of their Dutch origin, the breed being 
improved by frequent selections and importations from Holland. 
It is to be regretted that a better record of the different im- 
porters of these cattle does not exist; but sufficient proof is ex- 
tant that several breeders, nearly one hundred years ago, made 
trips to Holland, and selected some of the best bred cattle of 
