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Breeders of Large Yorkshires soon learn to avoid boars 

 showing any evidence of Middle White blood. 



591. Lincolnshire Curly-coated swine. This breed 

 takes its name from Lincolnshire, in England, where it has 

 been bred for many years. Though an old breed, it did 

 not receive recognition until within comparatively recent 

 years. It has now a herd-book society of its own, and 



FIG. 99. Razor-back sow with litter. 



is the most recent addition to the recognized pure breeds 

 of swine in Great Britain. 



The Lincolnshire Curly-coated is a large white breed, 

 with curly hair, and long thin ears which cover the eyes 

 and snout. It is claimed for these pigs that they are 

 hardy, thrifty, quick growers, and that the sows are prolific, 

 and good milkers. 



As yet, they are not much known outside of their native 

 county. 



592. Razorback swine (Fig. 99). Whether it is 

 strictly correct to call the " Razorback " a distinct breed 

 may be open to question, but since it represents a type of 

 hog existing in some parts of the United States, it should 

 receive passing notice. 



The " Razorback " is characterized by long, coarse legs 

 and snout; coarse ears, coarse skin and a bristly coat; 

 narrow back, slab sides, no hams worth mentioning, and 

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