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FIG. 203. Berkshire. 



black with white in the face, on the tail, and on the feet. It may have 

 spots of white on the body. 



The Berkshire derives its name from the locality in which it origi- 

 nated, namely, Berkshire, England. It is a very popular breed in the 

 United States. Its 

 breeders claim for it 

 large size, early ma- 

 turing quality, and the 

 production of large 

 litters. The lean of 

 its flesh is well mixed 

 with the fat and if 

 fed properly may pro- 

 duce bacon of good 

 quality. The Berk- 

 shire is easily distinguished from the Poland China by having an erect 

 instead of a drooping ear and by having an upturned snout. Its color 

 is black with "six white points," four white feet, white in the face, 

 and white on the tail. 



The Chester Whites originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 

 They are an older breed than the Poland China and considerably larger 



and coarser. This 

 hog is not quite so 

 early maturing, but is 

 a profitable breed, as it 

 makes large gains from 

 the food consumed. 

 An improved variety 

 of this breed, originated 

 in Ohio, is called the 

 Ohio Improved Chester 

 Whites (O. I. C.). 

 This variety is not so coarse or so large as the regular breed. The 

 Chester Whites are white in color, but may have dark spots on the 

 skin under the hair. They have broad backs, deep bodies, and large, 

 drooping ears. 



The Duroc Jersey is one of the most recent of the American 



FIG. 204. Chester White. 



