CHAPTER XV. 
THE SUFFOLK BREED. 
Description.—The Suffolk is a small breed. The face is 
dished, the snout small and very short, the ears short, small, 
thin, upright, soft, and silky, the neck very short, and the 
body thick, short, and smooth, set upon very short, fine-boned 
legs. 
The hair should be fine and silky, and of a pale yellowish- 
white color. The skin is of a pinkish shade, and should be 
entirely clear of dark spots. 
Origin and History.—The Suffolk is of the same origin as 
the Small Yorkshire, being an off-shoot of the Small White 
English breed. There is no such breed as a white Suffolk 
recognized in England, but the name Suffolk is sometimes 
applied locally to the Small Black breed, of which the Essex 
is a representative. 
Distribution—The Suffolk was brought to the United 
States many years ago, but it has not made much progress. 
Tt is found mainly in the Mississippi Valley, but herds are 
not numerous. In Canada the breed has nearly disappeared. 
Utility—What is said regarding Small Yorkshires under 
this heading applies to the Suffolk as well, since the breeds 
are very similar. (See pp. 117-118.) 
Suffolk Score Card.—Following is the scale of points 
adopted by the American Suffolk Association : 
Counts. 
OVO SS WCC resides chi vir ao ap hss aR HE Sa ThA Ea oti BORG eee Sore g 
Head—Small, broad, and face dished................ ccc cee ee ee eees 3 
Ears—Fine, erect, slightly drooping with age................. 0000 2 
Jowl—Hull and Nat. oo cea seams pesos s coawehcegesweead e bear exe 1 
