36 PRINCIPLES OF SWINE BREEDING 



The desirable conformation of the boar will depend upon 

 whether he belongs to the fat type (Fig. 10), or the bacon 

 type (Fig. 11 ), and will also be influenced, more or less, by 

 the breed to which he belongs. The general type of the fat 

 hog and the bacon hog is discussed in another place, but it 

 may be said that we expect a boar to be stronger in the head 



Fro. 11. Large Yorkshire boar, a winner at the English Royal show. Note the 

 length, the smoothness, the strong top-line, and the trim belly. Also note the strong, 

 clean-cut bone 



and to possess a more muscular neck, more massive shoulders, 

 and heavier bone, than a sow or barrow. He should conform 

 to the best type of the breed to which he belongs, and should 

 have a bold, impressive carriage and general appearance. There 

 should be nothing effeminate about his appearance and general 

 make-up. Coarseness and roughness are not desirable, but if 



