Welsh

Welsh Pigs, distinguished by their robust build and distinctive pear-shaped physique, are renowned for their resilience in extensive farming practices, particularly in the rugged landscapes of Wales. Originating in the 1870s, Welsh Pigs quickly gained recognition as a valuable breed within the United Kingdom, ranking as the third most prevalent sire breed, following the Large White and British Landrace varieties. Despite their proven ability to yield high-quality bacon, Welsh Pigs have seen limited exportation to other countries, a fact that belies their potential as a sought-after breed in international markets. With their enduring reputation for hardiness and their capacity to thrive in diverse farming conditions, We ...

Wessex Saddleback

Wessex Saddleback Pigs, or Wessex Pig, are from the West Country of England, (Wessex), particularly in Wiltshire and the New Forest area of Hampshire. They are black, with white forequarters. In Britain Wessex Saddlebacks were bred with Essex pigs to form the British Saddleback, and as a result Wessex Saddleback are currently extinct as a separate breed in Britain. However, the Wessex Saddleback survives in Australia and New Zealand.

West French White

The West French White Pig, affectionately known as the "white pig of the West," emerged from the vibrant fusion of local pig varieties with esteemed breeds hailing from Normandy, Craonnaise, and Flamandes in the year 1958. This deliberate amalgamation resulted in the creation of a distinctive swine breed renowned for its remarkable attributes. Boasting a robust physique, West French White Pigs command an impressive size, with adults reaching weights of up to 430 kilograms and standing proudly at a meter high at the shoulder. Despite their slightly lower litter sizes compared to other breeds, their offspring exhibit exceptional growth potential, with newborn piglets weighing around 2 kilograms at birth and rapidly reaching an impr ...

Windsnyer

Windsnyer pigs, hailing from Zimbabwe, derive their name from their distinctive physical attributes – their narrow-bodied build and elongated noses, reminiscent of a "wind-cutter." This unique morphology reflects their adaptability to the local environment and foraging habits. Renowned for their hardiness, Windsnyer pigs are adept scavengers, capable of sourcing their food from various sources, including sparse or low-nutrient environments. Their remarkable ability to efficiently convert meager food resources into energy underscores their resilience and survival instincts, making them well-suited to thrive even during periods of food scarcity. A hallmark of the Windsnyer breed is their exceptional maternal instincts an ...

Wuzhishan

Wuzhishan Pigs are small pigs raised only in the isolated tropical mountainous region of the Hainan province of China. Very few people in this region raise this breed for production purposes because of the fast introduction of exotic species. And Wuzhishan Pigs are not used as a market supply animal, but only by local farmers for self-consumption. Together this is leading to Wuzhishan Pigs becoming rare. Wuzhishan pigs are black, with a white abdomen and inner leg area. They have long legs, long and tipped snout, level back and loin, small head, and narrow chest. Sows grow to be about 50 to 70 cm long, 35 to 45 cm high, 65 to 80 cm around the chest, and 30 to 35 kg in weight. Sows are able to give birth 1 or 2 times a ye ...