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skin free from black" being preferred. Inform the Tamworth 

 is large, lean in type, and long in head, body, and leg. The head 

 is a very striking feature, being notably long, inclined to be narrow, 

 and with a large snout, which is usually straight. The National 

 Pig Breeders' Association standard of excellence specifies that the 

 snotct should be " moderately long and quite straight," with the 

 " face slightly dished " and '" wide between ears." The ears 

 should be rather large, but not coarse, and should stand erect or 

 lean but slightly forward, not breaking over. It is not uncommon 

 to see Tamworths with coarse, long heads and large, heavy, poorly 

 carried ears, and these make an unpleasant impression on the 

 beholder. The modern type of Tamworth is free of all coarseness 

 of head. The back and loin tend to be narrow, but show consider- 

 able length. It is important that the sides be long and deep, 

 though too frequently they lack in the latter respect, as based on 

 American standards. It is highly important that the shoulders be 

 fine and deeply laid in, and the hams "broad and full, well let 

 down to the hocks," yet without the roundness or plumpness of 

 the lard type. The legs should be strong, neat, not too long, and 

 be " set well outside of the body." In judging Tamworths emphasis 

 should be placed on smoothness, trimness, firm flesh, and quality. 

 In temperament individuals of this breed are usually very active, 

 almost to the point of restlessness, although the disposition is 

 mild. The National Pig Breeders' Association of Great Britain 

 lists the following as objectionable points in the Tamworth : 

 " Black hair, very light or ginger hair, curly coat, coarse mane, 

 black spots on skin, slouch or drooping ears, short or turned up 

 snout, heavy shoulders, wrinkled skin, inbent knees, and hollow- 

 ness back of shoulders." 



The size of the Tamworth classes it among the large breeds 

 of swine. The average mature boar will probably weigh about 

 600 pounds, with sows approximating 450 pounds. Boars have 

 been exhibited in recent years at American fairs that are said to 

 have weighed up toward 1000 pounds. The Bjtffalo Review 

 (August 17, 1899) refers to a Tamworth boar in England, under 

 three years of age, which alive weighed 1607 pounds and 

 dressed 1330 pounds. Such a weight as this last is open to 

 question and is given here simply as evidence of the reputed 



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