158 BREEDS OF SWINE 



skin ; these are considered objectionable. . The body is long 

 with a tendency to be high on the legs, and the bones and 

 hair are often coarse. The head is quite long and the ear is 

 long and pendulous. These coarse characteristics do not 

 appeal to the judge in the show ring. 



MINOR BREEDS 



The Small Yorkshire. — The Small Yorkshire is a breed 

 which originated in England, where the hogs are known 

 as the Small White. They are the smallest breed in 

 America, and while they mature quite early, they are not 

 very useful for improving other breeds. Their bodies are 

 compact, their legs are short, the coat is white and curly, and 

 the nose is upturned giving the face a decidedly dished outline. 



Victoria Swine. — These swine originated in the United 

 States, but have never attained much popularity. They 

 are white in color and of medium size. The hair is smooth 

 and straight, the face dished, and the ear, which is of 

 medium size, is erect and straight. The Victoria is a lard 

 hog, and while it may be as useful as any other breed for the 

 production of meat and for crossing piirposes, it has not 

 attained wide popularity. 



Suffolk Swine . — This is another English breed. Like the 

 Small Yorkshire, it is white, small, and of the lard type. 

 It has never attained much popularity in this country. 



The Essex. — The Essex, developed in the county of 

 Essex, England, is one of, the smallest breeds of lard hogs. 

 It is coal black in color, has fine bones and hair, and 

 matures very early. While it may be useful for crossing 

 with coarser breeds to produce quality, it is not very popu- 

 lar with the American farmer. 



