These are not so well formed as those of the Berkshire kind, or equal to
them in their disposition to fatten, or to be supported on such cheap
food. Their color is white or brinded. They are flat boned; deep and
flat sided; harsh, or rather wiry-haired; the ear large; head long,
sharp, and coarse; legs long; loin, although very substantial, yet not
sufficiently wide, considering the great extent of the whole frame. They
have been much improved by the Berkshire cross.
There are various other breeds, which take their name from the different
counties in the mother country. Thus we have the Herefordshire,
Wiltshire, Yorkshire, &c. Yet they are not considered equal to those
already alluded to. Many of the different English breeds might, however,
serve to improve some species of breed in this country.