THE LARGE YORKSHIRE BREED 
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acter and color upon their progeny to a remarkable degree, 
no matter with what they are crossed. 
The Large Yorkshire Score Card.—Standard of excellence 
and seale of points for Large Yorkshires adopted by the 
American Yorkshire Club: 
Counts. 
General Outlinc—Long and deep in proportion to width, but not 
massive; slightly arched in the back, symmetrical and smooth, 
with body firmly supported by well-placed legs of medium length. 
Outline of Head—Moderate in length and size, with lower jaw well 
sprung, and considerable dish toward snout, increasing with 
advanced maturity 
Eye—Medium size, clear and bright ............................. 
Jowl—Medium, not carried too far back toward neck, and not flabby. 
Snout—Turning upward with a short curve, increasing with age..... 
Ear—Medium in size, standing well out from head, or medium erection 
and inclining slightly forward .................0....00........ 
Neck—Of medium length, fair width and depth, rising gradually from 
poll to withers, muscular, but not gross, evenly connecting head 
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Outline of Body—Long, deep, and of medium breadth; equally wide 
at shoulder, side, and hams; top line slightly arched, under line 
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Back—Moderately broad, even in width from end to end; strong in 
loin, short ribs of good length ...............0.0..02...00...... 
Shoulder—Large but not massive, not open above................... 
Arm and Thigh—Broad and of medium length and development...... 
Brisket—Wide and on a level with under line...................... 
Side—Long, deep, straight and even from shoulder to hip........... 
Ribs—Well arched and deep.... 1.1.2.0... cee ccc cee ne cee eyes 
Heart Girth and Flank Girth—Good, and about equal.............. 
Hind Quarters—Long, to correspond with shoulder and side, deep, 
with moderate and gradual droop to tail...................... 
Ham—Large, well let down on thigh and twist and rear outline 
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Twist—Well down and meaty ....... 0... cece cee cece eee aes 
Tail—Medium, not much inclined to curl............6.0 cece eee eee, 
Legs—Medium in length, strong, not coarse, but standing straight and 
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Hair—Abundant, long. of medium fineness, without any bristles...... 
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