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standpoint of its use in specific bacon production it comes 

 much nearer filling these requirements than any of the other 

 breeds belonging to the fat type. In size the Berkshire 

 ranks among the larger breeds. The average weight of 

 boars in fully mature condition ranges from 500 to 600 

 pounds. The color is black with the exception of six white 

 points, namely : the snout, the four feet, and the tip of the 

 tail. White may appear on the forearm, shoulder or jowl 



FIG. 140. Berkshire boar. 



without disqualification. One or more black points may 

 also be present. However, they are objectionable, among 

 most American breeders. The form is smooth, compact, 

 and unusually neat, clean and trim in outline. The head is 

 short, and either moderately or excessively dished, depend- 

 ing upon the fancy of the breeder. The face is broad, the 

 poll usually wide, the ears erect and the neck and jowl 

 smooth and firm. The Berkshire is unusually alert, expres- 

 sive in facial outlines and possesses unusual refinement 

 otherwise, being a typical show hog. 



