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PERFECT 

 SCORE 



Breast. Broad and well forward, keeping the legs wide 



apart ; girth or chest, full and deep 10 



Foreflank. Quite full, not showing hollow behind the 



shoulder 4 



Back and Loin. Broad, flat and straight, from which the 



ribs must spring with a fine circular arch 12 



Belly. Straight on under line 5 



Quarters. Long and full, with mutton quite down to the 



hock 8 



Hock. Should stand neither in nor out 2 



Twist or Junction inside the Thighs. Deep, wide and full, 



which, with a broad breast, will keep the legs open and 



upright 5 



Fleece. The whole body should be covered with long, 



lustrous wool 18 



Total 100 



BERKSHIRE SWINE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 



Color. Black, white feet, face and tip of tail, but skin and 



hair occasionally showing tinge of bronze or copper 



color. An occasional splash of white not objectionable ; 



lack of either of white points admissible 3 



Face and Snout. Face well dished and broad between eyes. 



Snout short and broad 7 



Eyes. Prominent, clean, clear, large, dark hazel or gray 2 

 Ears. Medium size, setting well apart, carried fairly erect, 



inclining forward, especially with age 3 



Jowl. Full, firm, not flabby or hanging too low, running 



back well on neck 3 



Neck. Full, short and slightly arched ; broad on top ; 



well connected with shoulder 3 



Hair. Fine, straight, smooth, lying close to and covering 



the body well. Free from bristles 3 



Skin. Smooth and mellow 3 



Chest. Deep, full and wide, with good heart girth ... 6 

 Shoulder. Smooth and even on top and in line with side . 6 

 Side. Deep, smooth, well let down ; straight side and 



bottom lines 6 



Back. Broad, full, strong, level or slightly arched ; ribs 



well sprung 10 



