omg...you reminded me of a reference to polled herefords in Peanuts (I had, have, a bunch of those old little paperbacks.) I thought Snoopy wanted to be one, but google is telling me Linus wanted to be a rancher. Too funny! Can't find any pictures, but found these quotes:
Linus: Why is it that as soon as a person states his ambition, everyone tries to discourage him? Why couldn't I be a polled Hereford rancher?
Lucy: Because you're stupid, that's why!
Linus: Besides that, I mean!
Linus: Can't you see me as king of the Hereford ranchers Lucy?
Lucy: Oh, I can see you all right. I can see you riding out on your beautiful Palomino checking the herd. There you sit, silhouetted against the evening sky, sucking your thumb and holding that stupid blanket!
(Yes, yes I am Lucy.)
