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set too close together; hocks turned in or out of straight line. 

 Hoofs long; slim and weak; toes 'spreading or crooked. 



Tail. Medium; large at base and nicely tapering and 

 rather bushy at end. 



Objections. Extremely heavy; too long and ropy. 



Coat. Moderately thick and fine; straight, smooth, and 

 covering the body well. 



Objections. Too many bristles; hair coarse, harsh, and 

 rough; wavy or curly; swirls; or not evenly laid over the 

 body. 



Color. Cherry red without other admixtures. 



Objections. Very dark red or shading to brown ; very pale 

 or light red; black spots over the body; black flecks on belly 

 and legs not desired, but admissible. 



Size. Large for age and condition. Boars two years old 

 and over should weigh 600 pounds; sow same age and con- 

 dition, 500 pounds. Boar eighteen months, 475 pounds; sow, 

 400 pounds. Boar 12 months, 350 pounds; sow, 300 pounds. 

 Boar and sow pigs six months, 150 pounds. The figures are 

 for animals in a fair show condition. 



Objections. Bough and coarse and lacking in feeding 

 qualities. 



Action and Style. Action vigorous and animated. Style 

 free and easy. 



Objections. Dull or stupid; awkward and wabbling. In 

 boars, testicles not easily seen nor of same size or carriage ; 

 too large, or only one showing. 



Condition. Healthy; skin free from scurf, scales, sores, 

 and mange ; flesh evenly laid over the entire body and free from 

 any lumps. 

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