. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. Fig. 670. Large Yorkshire boar. In America.—Large White hogs have been brought to the United States at different times during the past century, but the improved type of Large Yorkshires can scarcely be said to have attained a standing in the United States until 1892. Among the first to import them into Canada were some of the packing houses, who brought them into the country for the purpose of improv- ing the bacon qualities of Canadian hogs. During the past twenty or twenty-five years, the breed has made wonderful progress in Ca
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. Fig. 670. Large Yorkshire boar. In America.—Large White hogs have been brought to the United States at different times during the past century, but the improved type of Large Yorkshires can scarcely be said to have attained a standing in the United States until 1892. Among the first to import them into Canada were some of the packing houses, who brought them into the country for the purpose of improv- ing the bacon qualities of Canadian hogs. During the past twenty or twenty-five years, the breed has made wonderful progress in Canada, and has more animals recorded in the Canadian record than any other breed. Distribution. On the American continent, Large Yorkshires have made the greatest progress in Canada, owing to the fact that Canadians have been paying special attention to the production of bacon hogs. In the United States, their progress has been com- paratively slow, and it is doubtful whether they will ever attain a high degree of popularity, especially in the corn-belt, where the fat type of hog seems better adapted to prevailing conditions. Minnesota is the headquarters for the breed, and they are also found in North Dakota, South Da- kota, Iowa, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Wis- consin, Virginia, Massachusetts, and some other states. In Canada, they are to be found in every province, Ontario taking the lead. Large Yorkshires occupy a very important place in Denmark, and there are compara- tively few countries of any importance, from a live-stock stand-point, where the breed is not represented. Types. Large Yorkshires vary more or less in type, and it requires skill in selection to keep them true to the best type. Some years ago, it was common to find Large Yorkshires with very short, turned-up snouts. This style of snout is gen- erally associated with a rather heavy jowl, neck and shoulder, which, from a bacon standpoint, are very objectionable. Another type, which is fre- quently seen, has a
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