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breed, but the breed is not largely represented in any state 
as yet. 
Utility—The National Mule-foot Hog Record Association 
makes the following claims for the breed: 
“As to the special qualifications and fine points of the 
Mule-foot hog, we know it to have greater vitality than any 
other breed in the United States. We have never known a 
full-blood Mule-foot hog to have hog cholera. It is an easy 
feeder, develops early and rapidly, is in strong demand on 
the market at a premium. ... The sows are good, gentle 
mothers and raise large litters of pigs, which, if turned out, 
will hustle for a living, or they will grow fat and thrive, paying 
big returns, under good care and attention.” 
It must be remembered that the claims set forth above 
are made by admirers of the breed. The Arkansas Station tested 
Mule-foot hogs with virulent cholera germs, and found them 
quite as susceptible to the disease as hogs of other breeds. 
LARGE BLACK PIG, 
Description.—The Large Black is a large breed, all black 
in color, and possessing very large drooping cars. In general 
conformation it approaches the bacon type, having a good 
length of side, medium width of back and shoulder, a rather 
light neck and jowl, and fairly heavy bone. (Figs. 36 and 37.) 
Origin and History.—The Large Black pig is the latest 
addition to the recognized pure breeds of swine in Great 
Britain. The origin of the breed is not well known, but it 
has been bred for a great many years in the east and south of 
England. 
Distribution.—The Large Black is hardly known outside 
of England, and is not widely distributed even in England, 
