LESSER KNOWN BREEDS OF SWINE 465 
Breeders of Large Yorkshires soon learn to avoid boars 
showing any evidence of Middle White blood. 
591. Lincolnshire Curly-coated swine. — This breed 
takes its name from Lincolnshire, in England, where it has 
been bred for many years. Though an old breed, it did 
not receive recognition until within comparatively recent 
years. It has now a herd-book society of its own, and 
Fic. 99.— Razorback sow with litter. 
is the most recent addition to the recognized pure breeds 
of swine in Great Britain. 
The Lincolnshire Curly-coated is a large white breed, 
with curly hair, and long thin ears which cover the eyes 
and snout. It is claimed for these pigs that they are 
hardy, thrifty, quick growers, and that the sows are prolific, 
and good milkers. 
As yet, they are not much known outside of their native 
county. 
592. Razorback swine (Fig. 99). — Whether it is 
strictly correct to call the ‘‘ Razorback ” a distinct breed 
may be open to question, but since it represents a type of 
hog existing in some parts of the United States, it should 
receive passing notice. 
The ‘“‘ Razorback ”’ is characterized by long, coarse legs 
and snout; coarse ears, coarse skin and a bristly coat; 
narrow back, slab sides, no hams worth mentioning, and 
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