I might prefer a short sided bull with LOTS of heart and guts over a bull built like a pencil.
Length doesn't appeal to me with out the capacity to go along.
edit: Husband just walked past and said it is a good thing this is a cattle forum
what you really want is a bull that can get the job done.wich is get the cows bred.as well as work in rough pastures.if a bull aint got good leggs.he aint nothing.i like the medium lenght bulls.that are thick and wide rumped.scott