Breeds of Hogs

1
Breeds of Hogs

• Prepared by Lisa Lewis

2
Yorkshire

• White
• Erect ears
• Originated in England
• Known as The maternal breed

3
Hampshire

• Black with a white belt
• Erect ears
• Originated in Kentucky
• Known as The Carcass Breed

4
Duroc

• Red
• Droopy ears
• Originated in New Jersey
• Known as The Best Breed

5
Landrace

• White
• Large, droopy ears
• An excellent breed in maternal traits

6
Chester

• White
• Droopy ears
• Developed in Ohio

7
Spot

• Black and white
• Droopy ears
• Developed in the U. S.

8
Poland China

• Black and White
• Droopy ears

9
Pietrain

• White with black spots
• Erect ears
• The Breed gets its name from Pietrain, Belgium

10
Herefords

• Red in color with a white face
• Erect ears
• Develop in La Plata, Missouri
• Good mothers