HOGS 
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The Chester White and the Yorkshire are splendid clean 
looking hogs. However, their tendency to blister in 
the hot sun has limited the localities in which they are 
raised. The Tamworth is a large red hog, having many 
of the tendencies of the original hog with a sharp nose 
and ears. 
The Qualities of Breeds.—To state that one breed 
has any great advantages over the others would hardly 
Fig. 77 _A Duroc sow. Note the straight feet, the deep sides, the well 
developed hams and the refined head. 
be justifiable. Under ordinary conditions the Poland 
China and Duroc have been the most popular breeds. 
In former years, these hogs were selected so that the 
majority were short, fat animals. They were called 
lard hogs. More recent selections have developed a longer 
hog with a high arched back. The even distribution of 
fat and lean in the sides has created a demand for 
Berkshire bacon. The Hampshire is also considered 
a type of hog with firmer and more succulent meat. 
White hogs produce a very clean appearing carcass, 
