. Types and breeds of farm animals . Livestock. THE SHIRE 129 Hitchm Conqueror (4458) was foaled in 1883, being sired by William the Conqueror (2343). His dam was Flower, by Honest Prince (1058). Hitchin Conqueror sired many fine prize winners and superior breeding animals. Shire characteristics of distinctive importance are as follows. In size this is the largest of the British draft breeds, and is. Fig. 47. Souldem Scylax. Champion Shire stallion at the Royal Agricultural Society Show of England, 1904. Photograph from National Stockman and Partner excelled in weight only by the Belgian. Stal
. Types and breeds of farm animals . Livestock. THE SHIRE 129 Hitchm Conqueror (4458) was foaled in 1883, being sired by William the Conqueror (2343). His dam was Flower, by Honest Prince (1058). Hitchin Conqueror sired many fine prize winners and superior breeding animals. Shire characteristics of distinctive importance are as follows. In size this is the largest of the British draft breeds, and is. Fig. 47. Souldem Scylax. Champion Shire stallion at the Royal Agricultural Society Show of England, 1904. Photograph from National Stockman and Partner excelled in weight only by the Belgian. Stallions weighing from 1800 to 2000 pounds are comparatively common, massiveness having long been sought for by Shire breeders. In height the Shire stallion should stand close to 17 hands, although the aver- age is about two inches less. The color of this breed is some- what variable, though in recent years bays and browns have been most common, white markings on the face or forehead. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Plumb, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1860-1939. Boston ; New York : Ginn
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