. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SWINE SWINE 675 History. The Small Yorkshire comes from England, where it goes by the name of " Small White," the name " Small Yorkshire " being of American origin. The breed is thought to be of Chinese origin, modified,. Fig. 673. Small Yorkshire boar. of course, by the methods of the English breeders. Various types or strains of Small Whites have been bred in England, but at present they are all classed as one breed. In America.—The Small Yorkshire was brought to the United States, according to Curtis, in 18
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SWINE SWINE 675 History. The Small Yorkshire comes from England, where it goes by the name of " Small White," the name " Small Yorkshire " being of American origin. The breed is thought to be of Chinese origin, modified,. Fig. 673. Small Yorkshire boar. of course, by the methods of the English breeders. Various types or strains of Small Whites have been bred in England, but at present they are all classed as one breed. In America.—The Small Yorkshire was brought to the United States, according to Curtis, in 1860, and numerous importations were made between that time and 1878. Distribution. Small Whites are found in many parts of Eng- land. In the United States, under the name of Small Yorkshire, small herds are to be found, mainly in the East. The breed no longer attracts much attention. Uses. It is somewhat difficult to give any very impor- tant use for Small Yorkshires in America. The breed matures very early, and fattens easily, but produces excessively fat meat. It is probably most suitable for the cottager who wants a pig that can be matured with a small amount of feed. There is no American breed that requires cros- sing with a breed like the Small Yorkshire, unless it is the " Razorback," and the Essex seems to be rather better adapted to this purpose, as it will stand the' hot sun of the South better than a white pig. Any advan- tage from cross- ing with ordi- nary breeds would accrue to the Small York- shire, rather than to the other breed. The Small Yorkshire is not. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954, ed. New York, Macmillan
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