HAMPSHIRE 343 



Points. 



Brought forward ,82 



Ohjeelions: Too short or too long; weak; crooked; too close 



together; muscles weak; bone too large and coarse, without 



taper; pasterns long, crooked or slim. 

 Feet. — Short; firm; tough; animal standing well up on toes . 8 



Objections: Hoofs long, slim, weak; toes spreading, crooked or 



turned up. 

 Coat. — Fine; either straight or wavy, with preference for straight; 



evenly distributed and covering the body well; nicely clipped 



coats, no ob.jection . . .3 



Objections: Bristles; swirls; hair coarse, thin, standing up, not 



evenly distributed over all the body except the belly. 

 Action. — Easy and graceful; high carriage; active; gentle and 



easily handled. In males testicles should be readily seen, and 



of same size and carriage . .3 



Objections: Sluggish; awkward; low carriage; wild; vicious. In 



males, testicles not distinctly visible, or not of same size and 



carriage. 

 Symmetry. — A fit proportion of the several parts of the body to 



each other, forming a harmonious combination 4 



Objections: A disproportionate development in one or more 



points; or lack of -proper development in any point. 



Total 100 



Hampshire. — The Hampshire or Thin Rind, as it is some- 

 times designated, is said to be a native of Hampshire, 

 England, although the origin is somewhat obscure. The breed 

 is usually characterized by a white belt, which completely 

 encircles the body, beginning at the back of the forelegs or 

 shoulder origin and extending back, sometimes about midway 

 on the body. The forefeet and legs are usually white, the 

 remainder of the body being solid black. Some animals 

 are almost pure black. This standard is used sometimes 

 to avoid the extension of the belt over the body which 

 should range from four to twelve inches wide. Black speci- 

 mens are not uncommon. The breed has been classed both 

 in the fat and bacon types. Barrows have been shown 

 mostly in fat classes. The size of the Hampshire ranges 

 from 400 to 500 pounds in mature breeding males. Usually, 

 however, this weight is not obtained under average con- 

 ditions. The head of the Hampshire is of medium size, 

 the face straight, and rather long and full. The ears are 

 usually erect, the jowl is trim, the shoulders smooth and 

 compact, the back slightly arched, the sides smooth and 



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