428 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
the size of the animal and the weight of its bone, and the 
larger, heavier-boned hog will always find an important 
place in this breed, as, indeed, in all others. The snout is 
of medium length; the face slightly dished; the ear 
drooped, much the same as that of the Poland-China ; 
the jowl heavy; the body wide and deep, set on short 
legs of medium to fine bone; 
the ham heavily fleshed, and 
the body generally noted for 
thickness rather than for 
length. Cherry-red is the 
popular color, but yellowish 
red and chestnut are fre- 
quently seen. A few black 
spots on belly and legs do not disqualify, but are objec- 
tionable. Black markings on any other parts of the body 
are very serious objections (Figs. 87, 88). 
519. Types. — Like other breeds, Duroc-Jerseys present 
variations in type. On the whole, breeders have been 
striving for a fine-boned, 
smooth type of hog of medium 
size. It is asserted by some 
persons that this refining 
process has been carried too 
far, and breeders are to be 
found who are producing 
hogs of more bone and more 
size. These larger, heavier-boned hogs are attracting con- 
siderable attention among Duroc-Jersey breeders, and it 
would seem that they would yet perform an important 
work for the breed. 
520. Uses of Duroc-Jersey hogs. — The Duroc-Jersey 
is essentially a producer of fat or lard hogs, and it seems to 
Fic. 87. — Duroc-Jersey boar. 
Fic. 88.— Duroc-Jersey sow. 
