THE DUROC-JERSEY BREED 81 
set too close together; hocks turned in or out of straight line. 
Hoofs long; slim and weak; toes spreading or crooked. 
Tail—Medium; large at base and nicely tapering and 
rather bushy at end. 
Objections.—Extremely heavy; too long and ropy. 
Coat.—Moderately thick and fine; straight, smooth, and 
covering the body well. 
Objections—Too many bristles; hair coarse, harsh, and 
rough; wavy or curly; swirls; or not evenly laid over the 
body. 
Color.—Cherry red without other admixtures. 
Objections.—Very dark red or shading to brown; very pale 
or light red; black spots over the body; black flecks on belly 
and legs not desired, but admissible. 
Size.—Large for age and condition. Boars two years old 
and over should weigh 600 pounds; sow same age and con- 
dition, 500 pounds. Boar eighteen months, 475 pounds; sow, 
400 pounds. Boar 12 months, 350 pounds; sow, 300 pounds. 
Boar and sow pigs six months, 150 pounds. The figures are 
for animals in a fair show condition. 
Objections.—Rough and coarse and lacking in feeding 
qualities. 
Action and Style.—Action vigorous and animated. Style 
free and easy. 
Objections.—Dull or stupid; awkward and wabbling. In 
boars, testicles not easily seen nor of same size or carriage; 
too large, or only one showing. 
Condition.—Healthy ; skin free from scurf, scales, sores, 
and mange; flesh evenly laid over the entire body and free from 
any lumps. 
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