Yorkshire: Breed Guide
Extensive and varied collection of history, unique characteristics, and other facts for the Yorkshire hog breed.
Poland China: Breed Guide
Profile view of the Poland China breed History of the Poland China Labeled as the oldest breed of domesticated hog, there may not be a more diverse history of genetics in one breed than in the Poland China. While the name of this hog may throw you off at first, the breed is native to … Read more
Hampshire: Breed Guide
Profile view of a Hampshire While my brother spent the majority of his years in 4-H showing raising sheep, he did spend a few years raising hogs with me. His first year happened to be with a Hampshire alongside me and my Chester White. I remember myself getting a bit jealous as he was able … Read more
Chester White: Breed Guide
Profile view of a Chester White boar The Chester White was extremely popular during my time in 4-H and I had spent a few years raising them myself for livestock competition. Living in sunny California at the time, I would go out most mornings and putting sunscreen on them so they would not get sunburned. … Read more
Vietnamese Pot-Bellied: Breed Guide
A Vietnamese Pot-Bellied pig My personal experience with Vietnamese Pot-Bellied pig is pretty my nonexistent. While I have come across them in passing at livestock conventions, it was never for an extended period of time. History of the Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Vietnamese Pot-bellied is the foreign name for the “Lon I” (Vietnamese: Lợn Ỉ) or I pig. Originating from the country of Vietnam, the … Read more
Gloucestershire Old Spot: Breed Guide
A group of young Gloucestershire Old Spots My personal experience with the Gloucestershire (pronounced Gloster-sheer) Old Spot is minimal, with only a couple of fellow 4-H members raising them during my time in the organization. History of the Gloucestershire Old Spot The Gloucestershire Old Spot is a historic breed with 300 years of history since … Read more
Red Wattle: Breed Guide
Extensive and varied collection of history, unique characteristics, and other facts for the Red Wattle hog breed.
Duroc: Breed Guide
Extensive and varied collection of history, unique characteristics, and other facts for the Duroc hog breed.
Berkshire: Breed Guide
Two Berkshire Hogs Growing up in the local 4-H club when I was a middle schooler in Northern California, my initial experience in raising and showing hogs happened to be a Berkshire. One of the first things I was taught was how in the whole world, they are arguably the most influential breed in history. … Read more