Swine Breeds and Characteristics. Berkshire Black w/ 6 white points (4 white feet, snout, tip of tail) Erect ears Lean & typically less fat than other.

Swine

Breeds and Characteristics

Berkshire Black w/ 6 white

points(4 white feet, snout,

tip of tail) Erect ears Lean & typically

less fat than other hogs

England

Chester White White, small bluish

spots sometimes found on skin

Small droopy ears

Duroc Red- light to dark Medium droopy ears Disqualifying-any part

white, fewer than 6 udder sections

Prolific & hardy Good meat-type hogs USA

Hampshire Black w/ white belt

around shoulders and front legs

Erect ears Long straight ears USA

American Landrace

American Landrace White, although small black spots

are common Large droopy ears that cover most of

the face Straight snout Trim jowl

Poland China Black with Six

White Points

(snout, feet, tail tip)

Ears Droop

Spotted Spotted

about 50% each black and white

6 prominent teats on each side

Yorkshire Large, White Hog Slightly dished face and erect ears Long bodied Known for

mothering ability

and bacon breed

Hereford Red with a White

Face and Belly Cross of Duroc

and Chesters

Tamworth