Portrait of Charles and Robert Colling, important Shorthorn cattle breeders in England in the 18th and 19th century.

Illustration of the Shorthorn bull, "Comet", that was bred by Charles Colling and sold for 1000 guineas in 1810.

Illustration of the cow, "Duchess" by "Daisy Bull" (186) that was bred by Charles Colling in the 19th century.

Illustration of the bull "Ketton 1st" (709) that was bred by Charles Colling in the 19th century.

Photograph of Shorthorn cattle breeder, Charles Colling's residence, Ketton Hall near Darlington, England in the late 19th century.

Information from a catalogue about a sale at auction of the improved Short-horned cattle belonging to Charles Colling of Ketton, near Darlington, Durham by Mr Kingston of Stockton-upon-Tees on the 10th and 11th October, 1810. It lists, by lot the cows (17) and bulls (9) that were for sale and gives their details, including their sire and the cost.

Information from a catalogue about a sale at auction of the improved Short-horned cattle belonging to Charles Colling of Ketton, near Darlington, Durham by Mr Kingston of Stockton-upon-Tees on the 10th and 11th October, 1810. It lists, by lot the bull calves, heifers and heifer calves that were for sale and gives their details, including their sire and the cost.