522 ' JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



Boars of this. breed are reported to liave weighed 1,000 

 pounds and more. The face of the Duroc- Jersey is either 

 nearly straight or slightly dished, the nose of medium 

 length, and the ears drooping forward, the top third break- 

 ing over. Young Duroc- Jersey males often show consider- 

 able length and coarseness of face, but this feature may be 

 more or less outgrown. Two types of Duroc-Jerseys are 

 more or less to be seen, a large-bodied, strong-framed, 

 stretchy sort, and a more refined and compact kind, that 

 matures early and does not attain the largest size. Size 

 with quality is what is attracting attention with present day 

 breeders. To secure this the body should be long, the back 

 strongly arched, the ribs well sprung, and with plenty of 

 depth. Large, strong bone is a much desired feature, with 

 the animal standing well on the toes. The Duroc-Jersey 

 has been much improved since the year 1900, and smooth- 

 ness of fleshing is especially emphasized by the best breeders. 

 Heaviness of shoulder and creases on the body are regarded 

 with special disfavor. The Duroc-Jersey should show a 

 long, wide, level rump and thick, well filled-out thighs, al- 

 though the ham lacks the roundness and fullness so often 

 seen in Poland-China. In temperament the Duroc- 

 Jersey ranks well, being active, yet usually quiet and easily 

 handled. 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR DUROC-JERSEY SWINE. 



(Adopted by the National Duroc-Jersey Record Association.) 



Points 



Head and Face Head small in proportion to size of body, wide between 

 eyes; face nicely dished (about half way between Poland-China and 

 Berkshire), and tapering well down to nose; surface smooth and 



even 4 



Objections: Large and coarse, narrow between eyes, face straight, 

 crooked nose or too much dished. 



Eyes Lively, bright and prominent 2 



Objections: Dull, weak and obscure. 



Ears Medium, moderately thin, pointing forward and downward r,nd 



slightly outward, carrying a slight curve, attached to head neatly . . 2 

 Objections: Very large, round or nearly so; too swinging or flabby, not 

 of same size, or different positions, and not under control. 



Neck Short, thick and very deep ; slightly arching 2 



Objections: Long, shallow, thin. 



