The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
Different Breeds of Swine.

Without dwelling on the management OF
swine, or making long preamble to the direct
discussion of the subject, will commence at
once to point out some of the points OF the
different breeds of these animals
The Berkstires will first be brought on the
scarpet" These swine are black, which color
seems to be Objectionable with many although
not serious fault They mature early, fatten
we'll on limited quantities Of food and are ex-
cellent breeders 1t is claimed that they are
less liable to disease than any other breed and
that their flesh is the most delicate pork, while
the live animal is the most hardy. They have
grown TO an immense size, and are good DIeeo
FOR crossing with others. Next will call up
the .SuAoks. These were imported from Eng
land by James Stckney, Of Boston. In their
matt We land" they are considered the most
profitable breed. They possess most OF the
good qualities Of the Berkshires, are not black
like them, and if we'll kept and taken care OF,
they will make the best selling pork Uotll
lately they were probably the leading breed of
| this country.
The Chester County White, seems to be the
most popular breed at the present time They
originated in Chester county Pennsylvania, and
have been disseminated quicker than any
other breed The following are some OF their
sgood points, They pure white, have
hair enough to stand Northern winter, ''tatten
we'll at any age, are quiet and not inclined TO
| roam, and fatten we'll ln good clover pastures
"They will make more pork IN given time
with given quantity OF food than any other
bre ed"
The ESSEX is another breed of black or black
and white swine, and as yet but little known IN
this country They are much admired IN Eng
land more for the delicacy of their flesh than
| the size thew attain which is not great as
many other breeds.
The Chinese hogs are rather snail, and are
valuable chiefly for crossing with large coarse
,eshed breeds. The fine quality OF their fesh
renders them especially valuable for this, while
their small size condemns them for universal
adoption as pork making animals.
There is a breed in the West known as lrtsh
Grazers. which are described as being "as long
as rail" but are said to make an cxcellen
cross with the Berkshire or other large breeds
The Bedford or WoJurn, is an English breee
not generally introduced in this country ano
therefore of minor importance. Not being &C
auainted with them, l will not describe them
There are many, 10 fact, the chief part
the swine raised that belong to no particula
breed, but are called by various names In OIL
ferrent sections of the country, ln one disfric
thew NAV be called Landpikes, in another Al
Iigators, Elm Peelers, Prairie hooters, ouosol'
ers. Potato Diggers and host of other name
equally appropriate Their characteristics ar
g long legs, ensuring great speed when pursued
e long noses, capable of stirring the cart
h thoroughly; long ears, like leather aprons, aD'
long bodies. They are a long breed thoughou
I I require long feeding, aud have been the unive
sal stock for long time. All of which is sui
:. mitted by one who would rather grow pork tha
to eat it. Cor. Am. ,Stocls Journal