THE KIND OF STOCK TO BUY 



gradually from poll to withers; muscular, but 

 not gross, evenly connecting head with body. 

 Shoulder large but not massive or open above. 

 Body long, deep, and of medium breadth, 

 equally wide at shoulder, side, and hams; top- 

 line slightly arched, under-line straight. Bris- 

 ket wide and on a level with under-line. Side 

 long, deep, straight, and even from shoulder to 

 hip. Ribs well arched and deep. Hindquar- 

 ters long, to correspond with shoulder and side, 

 deep with moderate and gradual drop to tail. 

 Heart and flank girth good and about equal. 

 Ham large, well let down on thigh, and twist 

 and rear outline somewhat rounded. Legs me- 

 dium in length, strong, not coarse but standing 

 straight and firm. Tail medium, not much in- 

 clined to curve. Color white on every part. 

 Hair abundant, long, of medium fineness, and 

 without any bristles. 



The Berkshire, as will be seen in the follow- 

 ing description, Is entirely different In shape and 

 color from the Yorkshire. It is black with 

 some white in the face, white feet and a white 

 tip to the tall. Face well dished, fine and broad 



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