shorthorns

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It is a cross of Indian Brahma cattle, which are resistant to the tropical heat and diseases of southern Texas, and pure-bred shorthorns, one of the great English beef breeds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Elmham shorthorns and red polls, the property of Mr. Fulcher, were sold by Mr. John Thornton, and realised the total sum of £1,961 3s. 6d. p.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles

Mr Alexander Hay, Shethin, was the first who introduced shorthorns into Aberdeenshire.

From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William

A sentiment fully concurred in by the ladies, who both declared that they'd never have, come so far only to look at pigs and "shorthorns."

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

“Look yere,” queried a voice from the dark end of the store, “what have you shorthorns been doin’ all this time you’ve had a parson?

From The Heart of Canyon Pass by Holmes, Thomas K.