Duroc-Jersey sow, Miss LOGAN 18404, a sweepstakes winner, owned 

 by E. B. Watson, Newton, Iowa. Being close to the ground and full 

 made and compact, this sow shows the leading characteristics of this 

 breed. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE DUROC-JERSEY SWINE. 



Z1T THE National Swine Breeders Convention, held in 1872, the Jersey 

 * swine of New Jersey and the Durocs of New York were classified in the 

 families of red swine with similar characteristics ; the Durocs it was then 

 stated being finer in bone and carcass than the other reds. Previous to that 

 time the Jersey reds had been bred in New Jersey state for over fifty years. 

 The most popular color for this breed is a deep cherry red without any 

 markings. The type most approved is that of a very compact hog exceed- 

 ingly smooth in all parts and very close to the ground. The head is fine, 

 the ear light and pendent, neck short and thick, the shoulder full yet 

 smooth with the body, the back slightly arching, wide and strong. The hips 

 deep and the hind quarter very plump and full with meat yet somewhat 

 short, the legs are very short and straight allowing the frame to approach 

 very close to the ground. The type is that of a very early maturing hog 

 that will dress a high percentage of valuable cuts. See Official scale of 

 points, page 177. 



