74 BREEDS OF SWINE 



ive; high carriage; in boars the testicles readily seen; same 

 size and carriage. 



Objections. Sluggish; awkward low carriage; wabbling 

 walk; in males testicles not easily seen; not of same size or 

 carriage, or only one showing. 



Condition. Healthy; skin clear and bright; free from 

 scurf and sores ; flesh fine and mellow to the touch ; evenly laid 

 on and free from lumps ; good feeding qualities. 



Objections. Unhealthy; skin scaly, scabby, or harsh; flesh 

 lumpy or flabby ; hair harsh, dry, and standing up from body ; 

 poor feeders; total deafness. 



Disposition. Quiet ; gentle and easily handled ; with am- 

 bition enough to look out for themselves if neglected. 



Objections. Cross; restless; vicious or wild; no ambition. 



REVIEW. 



1. Give a general description of the Chester White breed. How do 

 the ears differ from the other white breeds? 



2. Tell of the origin and early history of this breed. 



3. Give an account of the O. I. C. strain. 



4. Tell of the distribution of Chester Whites. 



5. What can be said of their different types? 



6. For what is the breed best adapted? 



7. What are the most popular crosses with this breed in Canada? 

 In the United States? 



8. Discuss their early maturity, and the size of litters. 



