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Duroc-Jersey. — The Duroc-Jersey is one of the leading 

 fat breeds. It is characterized by a red color which may 

 vary from light to dark. A tendency to black is objection- 

 able, a cherry red color being preferred. The size of the 

 Duroc-Jersey is on the average about the same as the Poland- 

 China or Chester White. Mature boars may reach as. high as 

 600 pounds or more in weight, the sows averaging 100 

 pounds less at the same age and condition. The breed 

 has good rustling qualities and is very popular in many 

 sections. A tendency to coarse bone and lack of refinement 



Fig. 138. — Duroc-Jersey boar. 



are objections to the breed. The head is reasonably short 

 with a moderate dish. The ears are drooping or arching 

 in appearance. The neck is short and full, the shoulders 

 reasonably compact, the sides of good length and the quarters 

 or thighs reasonably smooth and well filled. The principal 

 points in favor of the breed are the size, rustling qualities, 

 and their economic producing qualities. Excessive fat 

 formation, lack of quality, smoothness, and refinement are 

 the principal objections. As a whole, however, the breed 

 conforms very closely to the fat-hog type. In many respects 

 it favors the Poland-China in size, general form and finish. 



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