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hog obtainable. These he took home with him to Ohio and placed 

 in his breeding pens. No cross was made with any other type, and 

 simply by careful breeding, and common sense weeding out of the 

 undesirable pigs in each litter, he built up a strain of white hogs 

 which were of such an improved nature as to be practically en- 

 titled to classification as a separate family. 



The Ohio Improved Chester-White is a very large hog, of the 

 lard type, often weighing over 1000 pounds. "Curly Boy," one 

 of the famous boars of this breed, reached the enormous weight of 

 1255 pounds. The head is somewhat similar to that of the Chester- 

 White, but a httle more refined in appearance. The ears are large, 



Fig. 10.— "Fairlund Guru," O. I. C. Record No. 27,196, vol. 13. Owned by 

 F. J. Wade, Weston, Ohio. 



and have a tendency to drop over in the anterior third. The neck 

 is full, deep, and well arched. The body of the 0. 1. C. is unusually 

 long and deep, making for great weight-carrying possibilities, and 

 at the same time giving ample room for digestive and pelvic organs. 

 This in a measure explains the great proUficacy of the breed. The 

 ribs are broad, long, and well sprung, giving plenty of room for 

 carrying a large volume of fat and meat. The broad, deep chest 

 also speaks well for a roomy breathing apparatus and vigorous 

 health. The back is long, broad, and slightly arched. Hams and 

 shoulders are unusually heavy and well fleshed. The legs are of 

 medium length, heavy boned, and have a powerful, well-formed 

 foot. This sustains well the weight of the animal, and also gives 



