THE SMALL YORKSHIRE BREED 117 



England, where it goes by the name of " Small White," the 

 name " Small Yorkshire " being of American, origin. The 

 breed is believed to be of Chinese origin, but modified by the 

 methods of English breeders. Various 'types and strains of 

 Small "Whites have been bred in England, but at present they 

 are all classed as one breed. 



FIQ. 35. Small White boar, a winner at the English Royal Show. 



Distribution. The Small Yorkshire was brought to the 

 United States about 1860, but its progress has been slow. 

 Small herds are to be found, mainly in the East, but the breed 

 does not attract much attention. 



Utility. There does not seem to be any very important 

 place for the Small Yorkshire to fill in America. The breed 

 matures early and fattens easily, but produces excessively fat 



