CHAPTER XV. 

 THE SUFFOLK BREED. 



Description. — ^The Suffolk is a small breed. The face is 

 dished, the snout small and very short, the ears short, small, 

 thin, upright, soft, and silky, the neck very short, and the 

 body thick, short, and smooth, set upon very short, fine-boned 

 legs. 



The hair should be fine and silky, and of a pale yellowish- 

 virhite color. The skin is of a pinkish shade, and should be 

 entirely clear of dark spots. 



Origin and History. — The Suffolk is of the same origin as 

 the Small Yorkshire, being an off-shoot of the Small White 

 English breed. There is no such breed as a white Suffolk 

 recognized in England, but the name Suffolk is sometimes 

 applied locally to the Small Black breed, of which the Essex 

 is a representative. 



Distribution. — ^The Suffolk was brought to the United 

 States many years ago, but it has not made much progress. 

 It is found mainly in the Mississippi Valley, but herds are 

 not numerous. In Canada the breed has nearly disappeared. 



Utility. — ^What is said regarding Small Yorkshires under 

 this heading applies to the Suffolk as well, since the breeds 

 are very similar. (See pp. llY-118.) 



Suffolk Score Card. — Following is the scale of points 

 adopted by the American Suffolk Association : 



Counts. 

 Color — White 2 



Head — Small, broad, and face dished 3 



Ears — Fine, erect, slightly drooping with age 2 



Jowl — Full and neat 1 



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