12. Large Yorkshire
The Large Yorkshire. This large white breed, too, originated in England. White spots are not desirable and black hairs disqualify animals. The Large Yorkshire possesses the typical bacon conformation: light hams and shoulders, long legs and a long, narrow and deep body. On account of its size, strong bone, and ability to produce large litters, Yorkshire boars have been used for crossing with breeds which are lacking in these respects.
13. Tamworth
The Tamworth. This breed much resembles the Large Yorkshire in size but has a longer snout. The Tamworths are good rustlers and produce bacon which can be used for export purposes at a comparatively early age. They are sometimes criticized for their inability to compete with the lard breeds in the production of fat carcasses. It should be borne in mind, however, that they are distinctly a bacon breed.
The Large Yorkshire and the Tamworth are the only two bacon breeds in this country. Other minor breeds, both lard and bacon, which might be mentioned are the Mule-Foot, Small Yorkshire, Essex, Cheshire, Victoria and Large Black.
Lard Breeds
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