104 BREEDS OF SWINE 
the fact that it has not gained more rapidly in popularity would 
indicate that farmers do not think that it possesses any ad- 
vantages over other breeds. The quality of the meat is said 
to be good, and the breed also bears a good reputation for 
being prolific. The value of the breed for crossing purposes 
is not well known. 
Victoria Score Card.—Tollowing is the scale of puints 
adopted by the Victoria Swine Breeders’ Association : 
Counts. Counts. 
Colon; sev yaewelbaanes 2 Wank. 4 exes yee dese 2) 
PRCA GL es onal sa eel ees 3 SRE YGessows ons oadnoe 1 
Bars: 2x36sster% z Pail gusnaseecawiaaes 2 
DOW. catanieeaseaeaees 1. DOGS Asn Mraay See phe 3 
NéeCK ou4nepee a acdaess S DP OGG oa sdvdax keen een’ 3 
Shoulders ............ 7 aay gerne awneay xed 3 
Girth around heart ... 6 Action 2... c.606. rei 4 
Bake sie ccw agus sei eee 12 Symmetry ... ....... 10 
PCOS: satvicd i.n.g Gea eine 6 —— 
RAIDS: 22 oegeiuw eerey ere 7 Wotal, sasexeenacses 100 
TOA, yh stk eae ene aoe Bis 
Detailed Description.—('olor.—White, with oceasional 
dark spots in the skin. 
Lead and Face.—Head rather small and neat. Face 
medium dished and smooth; wide between eyes; tapering from 
eyes to nose. 
Hyes.—Medium size; prominent, bright; clear and lively 
in young, and quiet expression in aged animals. 
Hars,—Sinall, thin, fine, silky; upright in young pigs. 
pointing forward and slightly outward in aged animals. 
Nech.—Medium wide, deep, short, well arched, and full 
at top. 
Jowl—Medium full, nicely rounded, neat, and free from 
loose, flabby fat. 
