APPENDIX 387 



Perfect 

 Score 



Flank. — Extending well back and low down on leg, making 



nearly a straight line with lower part of side . . .5 



Loin. — Pull, wide and well covered with flesh . 6 



Ham. — Deep, wide, thick and firm, extending well up on 



back and holding thickness well down to hock . 10 



Tail. — Well up on line with back ; neither too fine, short, 



nor tapering . . . . . 2 



Legs and Feet. — Straight and strong, set wide apart, short 

 in pastern, with hoofs nearly erect, capable of carrying 

 great weight . ... . . . .10 



Size. — Size all that is possible without loss of quality or 

 symmetry, with good length. Weight in good condi- 

 tion : boars at 12 months, 350 to 450 lb. ; at 24 months, 

 500 to 700 lb. ; sows at 12 months, 350 to 400 lb. ; at 

 24 months, 500 to 700 lb. . 6 



Appearance and character. — Vigorous, attractive, of good 



disposition, firm and easy movement .... 6 



100 



Poland China Swine — Description and Score Card 



Head and face. — 3. 



Head should be broad, even and smooth between and above 

 the eyes. Slightly dished, tapering evenly and gradually 

 to near the end of the nose. Broad lower jaw, head inclined 

 to shortness but not enough to gi^^e appearance of stubby 

 nose. And in male a masculine appearance and ex- 

 pression. 



Objections : Head long, narrow between the eyes ; nose un- 

 even and coarse ; too large at the muzzle or the head too 

 short ; not full or high above the eyes ; or too much 

 wrinkled around or above the eyes. 

 Eyes. — 2. 



Full, clear, prominent and expressive. 



Objections : Dull expression, deep set or obscure. Sight 

 impaired by wrinkles, fat, or other cause. 

 Ears. — 2. 



Bars attached to the head by a short, firm knuckle, giving 

 free and easy action. Standing up slightly at the base 

 to within two thirds of the tip, where a gentle break or drop 

 should occur; in size neither too large nor too small, but 

 even, fine, thin, leaf shape ; slightly inclined outward. 



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