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Berkshires mainly by their drooping ears, smaller and less 

 turned up noses. 



Duroc- Jersey. — This is also a breed of American origin. 

 As to its beginning, breeders do not agree, but it is believed 

 that the Duroc-Jersey is the result of the mingling of several 

 red breeds of hogs. Fifty years ago there were several red 

 breeds, among which were: (1) the Guinea breed, introduced 

 from Africa; (2) the Portuguese, red hogs imported from 

 Portugal by Daniel Webster; (3) Spanish red pigs, imported 

 from Spain by Henry Clay; (4) Jersey Reds, a breed common 

 in New Jersey; (5) Duroc, a red breed founded in Saratoga 

 County, New York; and (6) Red Berkshires, in Connecticut. 

 It is probable that the Durocs, Jersey Reds, and Red Berk- 

 shires had most to do with the origin of the present breed. 



Duroc- Jerseys have much the same build as the Poland-Chi- 

 nas. They are broad-backed, have rather small heads, large, 

 drooping ears, heavy shoulders and hams, and are rather 

 coarse-boned. The color is always red with varying shades. 

 In size they are between the Berkshire and Poland-China, and 

 often equal the Berkshire. Duroc-Jersey pigs mature early 

 and sell well on the market. The pork is of good quality, 

 but perhaps not quite so good as that of the Berkshire. The 

 breed is confined mainly to the central states in the corn-belt, 

 but is rapidly growing in favor everywhere, owing to its hardi- 

 ness, early maturing qualities, and the large litters produced. 



Chester White. — The Chester White is another Amer- 

 ican breed, originating in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 

 White hogs had been raised there since the time of the 

 earliest colonists, and when their improvement began it 

 was natural to give the name of the county to the breed. 

 Perhaps more has been done in Ohio to improve the breed 



