THE VICTORIA BREED 105 



Shoulders. Broad, deep, and full, not higher than line of 

 back, and as wide as top of back. 



Chest. Large, wide, deep, and roomy, with large girth 

 back of shoulders. 



Back and Loin. Broad, straight, or slightly arched ; carry- 

 ing same width from shoulders to ham ; level and full at loin, 

 sometimes slightly higher at hip than shoulders. 



Fia. 31. Two-year-old Victoria boar, winner of many first prizes in the United States. 



Ribs and Sides. Ribs 'well sprung at top ; strong and firm ; 

 sides deep, full, smooth, and firm ; free from creases. 



Belly and Flank. Wide; straight and full; as low or 

 slightly lower at flank than at chest. Flank full and nearly 

 even with sides. 



Hams and Rump. Hams long; full and wide; nicely 

 rounded; trim and free from loose fat. Buttocks large and 



