436 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
Hampsuire or Tun Rinp Swine. Plate XV. 
By G. E. Day 
530. The Hampshire or Thin Rind is said to be a 
bacon hog, but it may be placed more correctly between 
the bacon and fat-hog types. Its show-ring winnings in 
this country have been in fat classes. 
531. History. — The original American name of this 
breed is Thin Rind. In 1904, the organization which looks 
after the interests of the breed changed the name to 
Hampshire, which is now the official name of the breed. 
It is the latest addition to the recognized pure breeds of 
swine in the United States. 
According to H. F. Work, the Hampshire traces to pigs 
brought to Massachusetts from Hampshire, England, 
about 1820 or 1825. It is also stated that descendants of 
this importation were taken to Kentucky about 1835. 
Be this as it may, the breed has been known in Kentucky 
for many years. Various theories regarding its origin 
have been advanced, but it seems impossible to secure 
definite and reliable information regarding the origin of 
the breed. 
532. Description. — The Hampshire is only medium in 
size, and, if there is any difference, it will scarcely equal 
the Chester-White and the Duroc-Jersey in weight. The 
face is straight, and the ear is inclined forward but does 
not droop like that of the Poland-China. The jowl is 
lighter than that of the general run of fat hogs, as is also 
the shoulder and the ham. The back is of medium width, 
and the side has fair length but is not so deep as that of 
a typical fat hog. The legs are of medium length, and 
the bone is of good quality. It may be described as 
