POLAND CHINA HOG 153 



Characteristics. — This breed is the accepted type for 

 the lard hog and is characterized by a compact form ; a 

 well-arched, wide back ; wide, thick loins ; long, wide, and 

 rather rounding rump; and deep, well-developed hams. 



Fig. s8. — Poland China hogs. 



The face is short and slightly dished. The ear is one of the 

 marks of perfection and a point to which breeders pay con- 

 siderable attention. This should be of good quality, erect 

 at the head, and should break downward about one third of 

 the distance from the tip. Six white points, a white face, 

 white tip at the end of the tail, and four white feet, are also 

 considered essential. In the show yard, the type sought is 

 a blocky, compact hog of medium to large size that carries 

 much flesh and gives evidence of being an early maturing 

 animal. 



THE DUROC JERSEY 



History. — This breed of hogs originated in New Jersey, 

 where they were called " Jersey Reds." They were orig- 



