Fengjing

Fengjing pigs are from the town of Fengjing in Shanghai, China. They are mainly found in the districts of Jinshan,Songjiang, and Wujiang. They are classified as a type of Taihu pig which all occur in the narrow region of mild sub-tropical climate around the Taihu Lake region. Fengjing pigs are large black pigs with large floppy ears. They are distinguished by their very wrinkly faces and bodies. They are excellent breeders, producing two litters per year of an average 12 piglets at first parity rising to 17 piglets at third parity with 12 surviving to be weaned. Litter sizes of up to 20 occur regularly. The pig grows relatively slowly and has a good, succulent, taste. The peak of Fengjing production occurred ...

Finnish Landrace

Finnish Landrace pigs are found in abundance in the northern parts of Europe, particularly in Finland. They have the same origin as the other Landrace pig breeds of Europe. The Finnish Landrace pig breeds were developed by means of crossings with the improved indigenous stock that were brought from other countries. They average 6 to 10 baby piglets in a litter and will have two to three litters per year. Finnish Landrace pigs have a white body color and the weighty, drooping ears, like other landrace pigs; however, Finnish Landrace pigs are extremely tidy. Because of this, they have been imported as seed stock to other countries. Finnish Landrace pigs make sure their bathroom area is far away from where they eat and res ...

Forest Mountain

Forest Mountain pigs are an exceptionally rare breed native to the rugged terrain of Armenia, where they have roamed for generations. Regrettably, their population has dwindled to alarmingly low numbers, prompting concerns about the imminent threat of extinction. Endowed with unique characteristics tailored to their mountainous habitat, Forest Mountain pigs possess a distinct genetic makeup that sets them apart from other breeds. Their adaptability to the challenging landscape of the Armenian highlands has historically allowed them to thrive in harsh environmental conditions. Despite their scarcity, Forest Mountain pigs are cherished for their resilience and valuable genetic traits, making them a prized asset for conse ...

French Landrace

Landrace pigs made their initial appearance in France circa 1930; however, it wasn''t until the post-World War II era that they experienced widespread importation into the country, primarily from Sweden. The contemporary French variant of Landrace pigs is notably large and distinguished by their white coat and prominent heavy drooping ears. Through selective breeding, they have been refined to emphasize skeletal robustness, substantial muscling, excellent maternal instincts, and prolific breeding capabilities. Sows of this breed boast an impressive average of 19.7 piglets per year, showcasing their remarkable fertility. Notably, these pigs exhibit bulging hams and wide, level rumps with highly developed muscular loins, ...