156 JUDGING SWIXE 



III. JUDGING SWINE FO.R BREEDING PURPOSES. 



The judging of sv\ T iiie in the pure bred classes requires 

 of the judge an intimate acquaintance with the scale of 

 points adopted by the different associations of the various 

 breeds. These scales of points have been arranged with 

 much labor by the associations and consequently they 

 should be closely followed. As they are published in full 

 in another part of this work attention will be here given 

 to a few peculiar points that should be sought in all 

 breeds. 



209. Boar. In addition to having the characteristics 

 of the type of the breed, the boar should be strong in 

 those traits that are peculiar to the sex. The head ma\ 

 be slightly inclined to coarseness, the neck full and arched 

 somewhat, with the shoulder heavy. The fore quarters 

 are usually slightly heavier than the hind quarters and 

 this distinction grows greater with age as the shields de- 

 velop. Strength of frame without coarseness in desirable 

 and the body should be deep, long and low. Just behind 

 the elbow there should be as much depth as possible, as 

 this with a rugged appearance is indicative of a vigorous 

 constitution. Short and strong limbs with straight pas- 

 terns of a fine quality should carry the body easily and 

 without awkwardness at all times. 



210. Sow. Omitting consideration of the breed type 

 the sow should represent, the sex type is of first im- 

 portance. There should not be the least appearance of 

 coarseness the head should be light, neck slim and neat 

 and also inclined to sharpness between and back of the 

 ears. In the sow it is expected that the hips and hind 

 quarters should be slightly wider than the fore, though 

 the width before and behind should be almost uniform. 

 Length of body is specially desirable to give room for the 

 growth of the litter. There should be twelve teats be- 



