If possible I like critters to come out whole because I really do think meat ages better on the bone (a non issue for bone-in quarters, but the tenderloins, ribs, backstrap and trim meat become an issue). I also HATE trimming so much dried meat from all the way around the various cuts.
If the drag is of any distance or difficulty though, critters get cut up in a big hurry. Dragging does indeed suck ass.
