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9. — Sides and Ribs. — Sides full, smooth, firm and deep, carrying 

 size down to belly and evenly from ham to shoulder. Ribs long, 

 strong, well sprung at top and bottom. 



Objections. — Flat, thin, flabby, not as full at bottom as top. 

 Ribs weak, not well sprung at top or bottom. 



lO.^Belly and Flank. — Wide, full and straight on bottom line. 



Objections. — Belly narrow and sagging. Flank thin and tuck- 

 ed up. 



11. — Ham and Rump. — Hams broad, full and long; the lower 

 front part of ham should be full and stifle well covered with 

 flesh, coming well down on hock. Rump should have a round- 

 ing slope from loin to root of tail, same width as back and filling 

 out on each side( and above the tail. 



Objections. — Ham narrow, short, thin, not projecting beyond 

 and coming down on hock, cut up too high in crotch. Rump 

 flat, narrow and too steep. 



12. — Legs and Feet. — Legs short, straight and strong, set 

 wide apart with hoofs erect and capable of holding good weight. 



Objections. — Legs, long, slim, coarse, crooked, muscles light, 

 pastern long, slim or flat, feet long or sprawling. 



13. — Tail. — Well set up, fine, tapering and neatly curled. 



Objections. — Coarse and straight, too low. 



14." — Coat. — Fine, straight, smooth, laying close to and cover- 

 ing body well, not clipped, evenly distributed over body. 



Objections. — Hair, coarse, harsh, wavy or curly, not evenly 

 distriUuted over body, swirls or clipped. 



15. — Color. — Black, with white on, feet, face, tip of tail and an 

 occasional splash on arm. 



Objections. — Solid black or black points, or white spots on 

 body. 



16.^ — Size.^ — Large for age. Boar two years and over not less 

 than 450 pounds, sow same age^ 400 pounds. Boar eighteen 

 months 350 pounds, sow same age 325 pounds. Boar twelve 

 months 300 pounds, sow same age 275 pounds. Boar and sow 

 six months, 150 pounds. 



Objections. — Underweight, coarse, not in good form to fatten. 



17. — Action and Style. — Action, vigorous. Style, graceful and 

 attractive. 



Objections.- — Dull, sluggish and clumsy. 



18. — Condition.^ — Healthy, skin clear of scurf, sicales or sores, 

 soft and mellow to the touch, flesh fine, evenly laid on and free 

 from lumps, hair soft and lying close to body, good feeding 

 qualities. 



Objections. — Unhealthy, skin scaly, acabby or harsh, dry and 

 or lumpy flesh, too much fat for breeding. Hair harsh, dry and 

 standing up from body, poor feeders, deafness, partial or total. 



19. — Disposition. — Quiet and gentle and easy to handle. 



Objections. — Cross, restless, vicious and wild. 



