CHAPTER XIII. 
THE CHESHIRE BREED. 
Description——The Cheshire (Fig. 32) is about medium 
size, but some specimens attain heavy weights. It is claimed 
that the Cheshire weighs well for its appearance, and that it 
is a heavier breed than is generally supposed. The face is 
slightly dished, and the ear rather small and erect. The bone 
is fine and of fair quality. The body is not noted for depth, 
but usually has good length, and the shoulders and hams are 
generally well developed. 
The color is white. Black spots on the skin are objection- 
able, but do not disqualify. 
Origin and History.—The Cheshire originated in Jefferson 
County, New York, and dates from about 1855. In a letter 
to Mr. F. D. Coburn, Mr. J. H. Sanders of Chicago, who 
bred Cheshires for some years, expresses the belief ‘that the 
Cheshire is simply a derivative of the Yorkshire. Yorkshires 
were brought into Jefferson County and erossed with the white 
pigs of the district, and it is also believed that Suffolk blood 
entered into the combination which eventually resulted in the 
breed known as the Cheshire. 
Distributton.—The Cheshire is found mainly in New York 
State, with a few herds scattered here and there in other states. 
It has made very slow progress, and is practically unknown 
outside of the United States. 
Types.—In his letter to Mr. Coburn, previously referred 
to, Mr. Sanders states that in his herd he has produced “ all 
the different types of Yorkshire, from the Large Yorkshire 
down to the Lancashire Short-face.” As bred at present, the 
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