CHAPTER VI. 
THE POLAND-CHINA BREED. 
Description.—In size the Poland-China is generally ranked 
as medium, and, as a breed, it would probably hardly aver- 
age up with the Berkshire, though it cannot be said that 
there is much difference between the two breeds in point of 
size. The face is practically straight, and the jowl full and 
heavy. The ears should be fine and firmly attached, with the 
tip drooped, the droop taking in about one-third of the length 
of the ear. ars that are loosely attached and droop mght 
from the point of attachment are seriously objected to. The 
shoulder is heavy, and the side, which is somewhat short, is 
very deep. The back is wide, and the top-line very slightly 
arched. (Figs. 18 and 19.) 
The hind quarter is heavily fleshed, and the ham should 
be exceptionally wide and deep. As a rule, the legs are very 
short, and the bone fine—too fine in some cases. 
Years ago, Poland-Chinas were freely marked with white, 
but the fashionable color to-day is practically the same as that 
of the Berkshire,—namely, black, with white on face, feet, 
and tip of tail. A limited number of small white markings on 
other parts are not seriously objected to. 
Origin and History—The Poland-China originated in 
Butler and Warren counties in Ohio. The Great Miami and 
Little Miami rivers drain the two counties mentioned, and the 
Miami Valley is a very fertile district. The exact origin of 
the breed is not altogether clear, and lengthy controversies 
have oceurred regarding certain points connected therewith. 
Tt is out of the question to discuss the various theories which 
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