64 BREEDS OF SWINE 



prominent and of about the same size, and yet not too large 

 and pouchy. 



Objections. Clumsy, slow, awkward movement; low 

 carriage; waddling or twisting walk. A seeming tired or lazy 

 appearance ; not standing erect and firm. 



Condition. Healthy ; skin clear of scurf, scales, and sores ; 

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

 free from lumps and wrinkles. Hair soft and lying close to 

 body; good feeding qualities. 



Objections. Unhealthy; skin scaly, wrinkled, scabby, or 

 harsh; flabbiness or lumpy flesh; too much fat for breeding. 

 Hair harsh, dry, and standing up from body; poor feeders; 

 deafness, partial or total. 



Disposition. Lively, easily handled and seemingly kind, 

 responsive to good treatment. 



Objections. Cross, sluggish, restless, wild, or of a vicious 

 turn. 



Symmetry or Adaptation of Points. The adaptation of all 

 the points, size, and style combined to make the desired type 

 or model. 



REVIEW. 



1. Give a general description of the Poland- China breed. Color. 

 Tendency of ears. 



2. Tell of the origin and history of this breed. 



3. How did the compound name originate? 



4. Tell of their present popularity and distribution. 



5. Tell of the older and the recent types. 



6. What can be said of their special utility? 



7. Discuss their early maturity; meat; size of litters. 



8. Why are they valuable for crossing with the " common stock " of 

 the country? 



9. Give some very objectionable points, when found, regarding shoul- 

 der, back and loin, ham and rump. 



