THE SMALL YORKSHIRE BREED 119 



Counts. 

 Heart and Flank Girth Excellent in proportion to the length of 



body and about equal : 8 



Hind Quarters Relatively long; broad in every part and deep, with 



but little lowering toward the tail head 5 



Ham Large; well let down at thigh and twist and inclined to 



straight behind 10 



Twist Well down and full 1 



Tail Fine, short, and inclined to curl 1 



Legs Short, fine rather than coarse, strong, straight, and placed well 



apart 5 



Hair Abundant, fine, even in quality 4 



S'kin Smooth and white and free from creases and scales 2 



Color White on every part 1 



Movement Gentle and easy but not sluggish 5 



Total 100 



REVIEW. 



1. Name three, breeds which are considered small. 



2. Describe the small Yorkshires. 



3. What is their English name? 



4. Tell of their introduction to the United States and their present 

 popularity. 



5. Of what use is this breed? 



6. Why is the breed not a popular one? 



