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 diseussed in another place, but it 
may be said that we expect a boar to be stronger in the head 
Fie. 11.—Large Yorkshire boar, 4 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 
