CHESTER WHITE HOG 



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THE CHESTER WHITE 



History. — Chester White hogs originated in Chester 

 County, Pennsylvania, where large white hogs were common 

 for many years and from which region the breed derived 

 its name. The breed was improved by crossing with a 

 strain of more refined Chinese hogs. There are now two 

 strains known as Todd's Improved Chester Whites and 

 the Ohio Improved Chester Whites, both of which have 

 been developed by selecting and mating some of the best 

 of the breed. 



Characteristics. — This breed is the largest breed of 

 lard hogs. In the show ring, judges favor the compact, 

 low down, smooth tj^pe, but farmers throughout the country 

 who favor the Chester White for breeding purposes, se- 

 lect the coarser and more rangy animals, because hogs 

 of this t^pe raise larger litters of pigs. 



These hogs should be pure white, no black hair being 

 permissible, although bluish spots are often found on the 



Fig. 61. — Chester White boar. 



