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blood witli that of Large White, as practised by many Englisli 

 breeders, cannot be too 'strongly condemned. A so-called Large 

 Yorkshire lioar produced in this way may look more attractive 

 to the inexperienced breeder of Large Yorkshires than a pure 

 Large Yorkshire, but he makes a very imsatisfactory sire. 

 Breeders of Large Yorkshires soon leam to avoid boars showing 

 anv evidence of Middle "White blood. 



Fig. 40. — Pair of Middle White barrows, prize winners. 



KEY TO TIIE BREEDS OF SWIXE. 

 For use of beginners in making quick recognition. 

 Hoofs cloven (including all Imt one breed). 



A. Color all black. 



B. Fat type; ears small and erect Essex 



BB. Bacon tyi:ie; ears large and drooping Large Black 



