14 FAKMERS' BULLETIN 765. 



Large Yorkshire sows make good mothers, and the boars are excep- 

 tionally prepotent. A mature boar in good condition should weigh 

 not less than 700 pounds and a mature sow GOO pounds. 



Fig. 13. — Yorkshire hoar. 



The secretary of the American Yorkshire Club is Harry G. Krum, 

 White Bear Lake, Minn. 



Fic. 14. — Yorkshire sow. 



MINOR BREEDS OF HOGS. 



Besides the breeds that have been discussed there are others, such 

 as the Mule-foot, Cheshire, Essex, Small Yorkshire, Victoria, and 

 Large Black, which have not been bred to any great extent in the 

 United States and are not numerous. 



