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droop. The quality is very good, the hair being of medium 

 length, straight and fine in quality. The body is compara- 

 tively low set and compact. The shoulders are inclined to 

 be thick and heavy at times, thus making the annual appear 

 narrow over the loin and through the hindquarters. This 

 breed has not been widely introduced into the swine produc- 

 ing sections. It has been much more popular in the states 

 where it originated. On the whole, the breed is not rela- 

 tively important as it has no special qualifications over 

 other breeds. The type originated in New York is likely 

 extinct. 



Cheshire. The Cheshire breed is not an important breed 

 except under localized conditions. It ranks in the middle- 

 weight class, the weight ranging from 400 to 600 pounds 

 in well-matured specimens. This represents the extreme, 

 however, as the average is considerably lower. The color is 

 pure white, although black spots sometimes occur on the 

 skin. The form is reasonably straight and smooth in out- 

 line. The head and face are inclined to be long and the 

 latter slightly dished. The ears are small and usually 

 erect. The back is slightly arched and attains quite good 

 width. The shoulders are smooth and compact, the sides 

 straight and smooth, although somewhat lacking in depth. 

 The quality is good, the bone being quite fine and the hair 

 smooth, straight, and evenly distributed. The principal 

 merit of the breed is its quality and refinement. Economic 

 conditions have not fostered the development of this breed, 

 owing to the better adaptation of other standard qualified 

 breeds. The Cheshire originated in the northern part of 

 New York where the climate is cold and not especially suited 

 to swine growing. 



STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND SCALE OF POINTS FOR CHESHIRE 



SWINE. 



FORM. Short to medium in length, short in proportion to length 

 of body; face somewhat dished and wide between the eyes; ears 

 small, erect, in old animals often slightly pointed forward; neck 

 short; shoulders broad and full; hips broad, body long, broad 

 and deep; hams broad, nearly straight with back, and running 

 well down toward hock; legs long and slim, set well apart and 

 supporting the body on the toes; tail small and slim; hair fine, 

 medium in thickness and quantity; color white. When grown 

 and well fattened should dress from 400 to 600 pounds. 

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