THE CHESHIRE BREED 109 
Ears—Small, fine, erect, and in old animals slightly pointing forward. 5 
Neck—Short and broad ........... 0... eee eeecc eee tenet ee 3 
Shoulders—Bioad, full and deep... 0.0.0.0... cc ee eee 6 
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Rack—Long, broad and straight nearly to root of tail.............. 10 
Sides—Deep and full; nearly straight on bottom line............. i 
Flank—Well back and low down, making flank girth nearly equal to 
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Hams—Broad and nearly straight with back and running well down 
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Legs—Small and slim, set well apart, supporting body well on toes.. 10 
Tail—Small, slim, and tapering............. 0... e cece eee eee 3 
Hair—Fine, medium in thickness and quantity.................... 3 
Color—White, any colored hairs to disqualify...................... 2 
Skin—Fine and pliable, small blue spots objectionable but allowable 3 
Symmetry—Animal well proportioned, handsome, and stylish, and 
when grown and well fattened should dress from 409 to 600 
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REVIEW, 
1. Describe Cheshire swine. 
2. Tell of the origin of the breed. 
3. Where are they now found? 
4, Tell of their variation, and their stability as compared to other 
breeds. 
5. Tell of their type, and quality of meat. 
