BREEDS AND TYPES 



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has also been known as the Jefferson County hog, or 

 Jefferson County White, and is supposed to be the re- 

 sult of crossing a Yorkshire boar upon native sows 

 having considerable Suffolk blood. The Cheshire is al- 

 ways white, with a pinkish skin, and in conformation is 

 not essentially different from the Englishman's Middle 

 White or Yorkshire. The face, while dished, is only 

 slightly so. The ears are small and fine, and although 



CHESHIRE BOAR 



pointing somewhat forward are (juite erect. The body is 

 of good length, with good hams and shoulders and a 

 rather broad back, somewhat arched. Cheshire legs are 

 a little too light in the bone, and in this respect need 

 improvement. The breed may be ranked as either of 

 medium or heavy weight, individuals being made to 

 weigh up to 600 pounds dressed, if desired. It is favor- 

 ably known for its fecundity and the quality of its flesh. 

 The Cheshire, although of a good sort, is very seldom 



