106 BREEDS OF SWINE 
full; reaching well down to hocks. Rump slightly sloped from 
end of loin to root of tail, 
Legs and Feet—Legs short; set well apart and firm; wide 
above knee and hock, tapering below. Feet small, firm, and 
standing well up on toes. 
Tuil.—Smuall; fine and tapering; nicely curled. 
Coat.—Fine and silky; evenly covering the body. 
Size.—Boar two years old and over when in good cuon- 
dition should weigh not less than 500 pounds; sow same age 
and condition, £50 pounds. Boar twelve months old, not 
less than 300 pounds; sows in good flesh, 300 pounds. Pigs 
5 to 6 months old, 140 to 160 pounds, 
Action —Easv and graceful, but quiet. 
Condition—Healthy; skin clean, and white or pink in 
color; free from scurf; flesh firm and evenly laid on. 
Disposition.— Quiet and gentle. 
Disqualifications.—(‘olor.—Other than white or creamy 
white, with vecasional dark spots in skin. 
Form. 
formed legs; large, coarse, drooping ears. 
Crooked jaws or deformed face; crooked or de- 
Condition. —Excessive fatness; barrenness; deformity in 
any part of the body. 
Not eligible fer record. 
Pedigree, 
REVIEW. 
1. Describe Victoria swine. 
2. Are the ears drooping or erect? What other breeds are like them 
in this respect? : 
3. Tell of the origin and history of this breed. 
4. What can vou say of their popularity? Where are they mainly 
found? 
5. What is said of their utility ? 
