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blood with that of Large White, as practised by many English 

 breeders, cannot be too 'strongly condemned. A so-called Large 

 Yorkshire boar produced in this way may look more attractive 

 to the inexperienced breeder of Large Yorkshires than a pure 

 Large Yorkshire, but he makes a very unsatisfactory sire. 

 Breeders of Large Yorkshires soon learn to avoid boars showing 

 any evidence of Middle White blood. 



FIG. 40. Pair of Middle White barrows, prize winners. 



KEY TO THE BREEDS OF SWINE. 

 For use of beginners in making quick recognition. 

 HOOFS CLOVEN (including all but one breed). 



A. Color all black. 



B. Fat type; ears small and erect ESSEX 



BB. Bacon type; ears large and drooping LARGE BLACK 



