1. Breeds and Characteristics
Swine
Breeds and Characteristics

2. Terms Sow – Mature female hog Gilt – Young female hog Boar – Male hog
Barrow – Castrated male hog
Farrow – Sow having young pigs
Lard – Fat from a hog
Pork – Meat from a hog

3. Berkshire Black w/ 6 white points (4 white feet, snout, tip of tail)
Erect ears
Lean & typically less fat than other hogs
England

4. Chester White White, small bluish spots sometimes found on skin
Small droopy ears

5. Duroc Red- light to dark Medium droopy ears
Disqualifying-any part white, fewer than 6 udder sections
Prolific & hardy
Good meat-type hogs
USA

6. Hampshire Black w/ white belt Erect ears
Lean & typically less fat than other hogs
England
Long straight ears
USA

7. American Landrace

8. American Landrace White, although small black spots are common
Large droopy ears that cover most of the face
Straight snout
Trim jowl

9. Poland China Black with Six White Points (snout, feet, tail tip)
Ears Droop

10. Spotted Spotted about 50% each black and white
6 prominent teats on each side

11. Yorkshire Large, White Hog Slightly dished face and erect ears
Long bodied
Known for
mothering ability
and bacon breed

12. Hereford
Red with a White Face and Belly
Cross of Duroc and Chesters

13. Tamworth