The Pig: Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing. Spencer Sanders

wrinkles.

       Hair.—Long, fine, and plentiful.

       Head.—Moderately short, face dished, snout broad; and wide between the eyes and ears.

       Ears.—Fairly large, carried erect or slightly inclined forward, and fringed with fine hair.

       Neck.—Medium length, evenly set on shoulders; jowl full and not heavy.

       Shoulders.—Fine and well sloped backwards; free from coarseness.

       Back.—Long and straight, ribs well sprung, sides deep.

       Hams.—Wide and deep to hocks.

       Tail.—Set high, and fairly large.

       Flank.—Deep and well let down, and making straight under line.

       Legs and Feet.—Short, straight, and strong, set wide apart, and hoofs nearly erect.

       Imperfections.—A perfectly black face, foot, or tail. A white ear. A crooked jaw. White or sandy spots, or white skin on the body. A rose back. A very coarse mane, and inbent knees.

      LARGE BLACK PIG

      Scale of Points

Head.—Medium length and wide between the ears	5
Ears.—Thin, inclined well over the face, and not extendingbeyond point of nose	4
Neck.—Fairly long and muscular	3
Chest.—Wide and deep	3
Shoulders.—Well developed, in line with the ribs	8
Back.—Long and level	15
Ribs.—Well sprung	5
Sides.—Very deep	8
Loin.—Broad	5
Belly and Flank.—Thick and well developed	7
Quarters.—Long, wide, and not drooping	8
Hams.—Large and well filled to hocks	10
Tail.—Set high, of moderate size	3
Legs.—Short, straight, flat, and strong	5
Skin and Coat.—Fine and soft, with moderate quantity of straight, silky hair	8
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       Objections.—Head—narrow forehead or dished nose. Ears—thick, coarse, or pricked. Coat—curly or coarse, with rose, bristly mane. Skin—wrinkled.

       Disqualification.—Colour—any other than black.

LARGE WHITE ULSTER