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though the bone should be clean, and give evidence of 

 strength and quality combined. A Large Yorkshire boar 

 with light bone and a head resembling that of a Berkshire, 

 will seldom prove a satisfactory sire. Black hair on a Large 

 Yorkshire should disqualify. Blue or black spots on the 

 skin are objectionable, but are difficult to avoid, and the aim 

 must be to reduce them to a minimum. 



TAMWORTH. 



This large, useful breed derives its name from Tamworth 

 in Staffordshire, England. It is regarded by many as one 

 of the oldest and purest breeds in great Britain. Tamworths 

 are quite numerous in Canada, though they are not quite so 

 popular as the Yorkshires and Berkshires. They are also 

 bred to a considerable extent in the United States, but it is 

 difficult to say just how far their popularity may extend in 

 that country. Their long snout is apt to prejudice the aver- 

 age farmer against them at first sight, but a glance over the 

 results of feeding experiments will show that they hold their 

 own with other breeds in the feed lot. 



Characteristics. Tamworths are well adapted to the 

 production of export bacon. Though they have a long 

 snout, the jowl is light, making the head lighter than that 

 of any other breed. The neck also is light, and the shoulder, 

 as a rule, is light and smooth. They also have fair length of 

 side, and their carcass contains a large proportion of lean to 

 fat. They are quite hardy, and the sows are prolific. They 

 are inclined to be defective in the ham, and do not possess 

 quite the length of side or the strength of bone of the York- 

 shire. They are quite extensively used for crossing pur- 

 poses, the cross between the Tamworth and Berkshire being 

 quite popular in Ontario. Golden red is the standard color, 

 though dark chestnut is frequently found, especially in 

 older animals. Black spots in both hair and skin quite fre- 

 quently occur, though they are counted very serious objec- 

 tions. 



