THE SMALL YORKSHIRE BREED 117 
England, where it goes by the name of * Small White,” the 
name “Small Yorkshire being of American origin. The 
breed is believed to be of Chinese origin, but moditied by the 
methods of English breeders, Various types and strains of 
Small Whites have been bred in England, but at present they 
are all classed as one breed. 
Fic. 35.—Small White boar, a winner at the English Royal Show. 
Distritution—The Small Yorkshire was lrought to the 
United States about 1860, but its progress has been slow. 
Small herds are to be found, mainly in the East, but the breed 
does not attract much attention. 
Utility—There does not seem to be any very important 
place-for the Small Yorkshire to fill in America. The breed 
matures early and fattens easily, but produces excessively fat 
