Breeds•Terminal–Muscling–Leanness–Rapid growth rates
•Maternal–Maternal abilities–To raise and care for a litter of pigs–High weaning numbers
Landrace•Originated in Denmark•Large, drooped Ears•White•Long Bodied w/ extra rib
•Known for Maternal Traits•7 Teats per Side for Registration
Berkshire•Originated in England•Black with white legs, snout, and switch
•Erect ears•Once kept in Buckingham Palace•Known for producing high quality meats
Chester White•Originated in Chester Co., Pennsylvania•White with drooped ears
•Mothering breed•Produce large litters
Duroc•Originated in U.S.•Solid red•Drooped ears•Excellent meat type hog
Hampshire•Originated in U.S.•Black with white belt•Small, erect ears
•Probably the oldest American breed•Well-known meat breed
Hereford•Originated in Missouri•Developed from Chester, Poland China, and Durocs
•Red with white face, legs, and underline•Medium-sized drooping ear
Poland China•Originated in U.S.•Black with white snouts, legs, and switch•Drooped ears
•Noted for ability to easily gain weight•Quiet dispositions•Generally poor mothers
Spots•Developed in Indiana•Black with white spots•Efficient feeders•Noted for rapid weight gain
Tamworth•Originated in Ireland•Red•Noted bacon breed•Erect ears•Good mothers
Yorkshire•Originated in England•White•Large, erect ears•“The Mother Breed”•Produces large litters
Pietrain•Originated from Germany•White with black spots
•Erect ears•Extremely heavy muscled and lean
Meishan•Slow growing and fat•May be the most prolific breed in the world
•Puberty at 2.5 - 3 months•Average litter size is 15-16 pigs
Fengjing• Chinese breed• Black color• Wrinkled skin• From central China where it is
hot• Drooped ears
Minzhu
• Originated in China
• Long black hair
• Come from Northern China where it is cold.
• Often used as pets
• Maximum height 22” at withers
• Maximum weight 125 pounds