THE BERKSHIRE BREED 53 



Tail — Well set up on back; tapering and not coarse 2 



Legs — Short, straight, and strong, set wide apart, with hoofs erect and 



capable of holding good weight 5 



Symmetry — Well proportioned throughout, depending largely on con- 

 dition 6 



Conditiori^ -In a good, healthy, growing state; not over -fed 5 



Style — ^Attractive, spirited, indicative of thorough breeding and con- 

 stitutional vigor 5 



Total 100 



REVIEW, 



1. Give a general description of the Berkshire breed. What is the 

 color? Shape of face? Tendency of ears? 



2. Tell of the origin and history of this breed. 



3. Tell of the early importation to America. 



4. Tell of their present distribution. 



5. What differences in type are found among Berkshires? 



6. Tell of their suitability to filling the demands for fat hogs and 

 for bacon hogs. 



7. Discuss their early maturity; flesh; size of litters. 



