Breeds of Swine 273 
breeds are about equal in size and somewhat similar in general con- 
formation, though differing widely in detail characters. The 
Tamworth is red. The head is notably long, and the snout tends to 
be narrow with straight or slightly dished face, the ears are com- 
paratively large and should be carried erect, though, with age, they 
often droop; the body is similar to that of the Large Yorkshire, 
Fic. 114.— The Tamworth. Bacon type. 
being long, deep, and narrow, and the shoulders and hams are 
light and long. The bacon ranks high, but is second to that of the 
Large Yorkshire (Fig. 114). 
QUESTIONS 
1. How many pure-bred swine are there in your vicinity? What breeds 
are the most common? Why? 
2. Give the name of a few of the leading swine exhibitors at your state, 
county, and town fair. What are some of the prices obtained for the prize- 
winning stock ? 
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