NOTES ON THE BACON TYPE 551 



about 175 pounds. This breed presents certain well-defined 

 characteristics, besides the color and size. The head is very 

 long and straight of face, and inclines to be slender of 

 snout. The forehead is retreating, the eyes prominent, and 

 the large ears lean forward but do not break over. The 

 neck inclines to be somewhat long and slender, the chest and 

 back narrow, the sides long and smooth, yet lacking depth, 

 and the hams large but deficient in thickness and showing 



Fig. 299. — Tamwortli sow, "Brookhill Fancy," a first prize-winner. (Plioto 

 by courtesy American Agriculturist.) 



very little twist. The males at maturity often have heavy, 

 rough shoulders, and as a rule, the Tamworth emphasizes 

 length of leg to a degree not common with other breeds 

 known in America. This is a very fecund breed, and breed- 

 ing females should exhibit considerable udder development 

 and 12 or more teats. The more improved Tamworth has 

 a fair depth of body, not excessive, length of leg, and su- 

 perior smoothness and quality. Shortness of head is not 

 associated with the reproduction of bacon type, although 



