Lithuanian Native
Pigs are a rare middle-sized pig from Lithuania. They can be traced back to
ancient times, and they are one of the oldest pig varieties in Europe. It is a
middle-sized breed.
Lithuanian Native
Pigs typically have wattles on the neck, and usually they have large black
spots on their body, but color variations include black-and-white, ginger,
black, and tri-colored. They are friendly and they are not sensitive to the
sun, which makes them good grazers and ideal for small farms.
Lithuanian Native
Pigs were used in producing the Lithuanian White, a standardized breed, and
many Russian breeds. Now Lithuanian Native pigs are very rare even in Lithuania
and in danger of extinction. However since 1993 a group of about 200 animals
are preserved in the Institute of Animal Sciences.
About Lithuanian Native Pigs
