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Duroc-Jersey sow. Miss L()c;an is-tm. a sweopstakt's winner, owned by 

 E. B. Watson, Newton. Iowa. Being close to the ground and full made and 

 compact, this sow shows the leading characteristics of this breed. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE DUROC-JERSET SW^INE 



plT THE National Swine Breeders Convention, held In 1872, the Jersey swine of 

 New Jersey and the Durocs of New York were classified In the families of red 

 swine with similar characteristics; the Durocs it was then stated being finer in bone 

 and carcass than the other reds. Previous to that time the Jersey reds had been 

 bred in New Jersey state for over fifty years. The most popular color for this breed 

 is a deep cherry red without any markings. The type most approved is that of a very 

 compact hog exceedingly smooth in all parts and very close to the ground. The 

 head Is fine, the ear light and pendent, neck short and thick, the shoulder full yet 

 smooth with the body, the back slightly arching, wide and strong. The hips deep 

 and the hind quarter very plump and full with meat yet somewhat short, the legs 

 are very short and straight allowing the frame to approach very close to the ground. 

 The type is that of a very early maturing hog that will dress a high percentage of 

 valuable cuts. See official scale of points, page 177. 



