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1
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3 different ear positions

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Upright ears (end in “shire” - if an English breed for the most part)
Down and droopy
Down not droopy

2
Q

Boar

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Intact male pig

3
Q

Gilt

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Female that has never had babies

4
Q

Sow

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Female that had babies

5
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Originated from Denmark 
White, drooping ears 
More confinement adaptable 
Longer than other breeds - has extra vertebrae 
"drooping ears racing to the ground" 
Pinna points at the ground
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American Landrace

6
Q

Originated in England
White with erect ears
“Mother breed” - large litters, excellent milking, mothering ability
Muscular with high proportion of lean meat

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American Yorkshire

7
Q

Originated in England
Black color, white points ( feet and switch) and nose
Short faced, with erect ears
Juicy, flavorful, tender meat

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Berkshire

8
Q

Originated in the US
White hair, drooping ears - horizontal pinna
Large litters and excellent mothering ability

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Chester White

9
Q

Cross between any black and any white breed

Usually a Yorkshire and Hampshire cross

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Cross / Blue Butt

10
Q

Originated in the US
Reddish brown
Quick muscle growth
Aggressive

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Duroc

11
Q
Originated in the US 
Black with white belt, erect ears
Well - muscled, rapid growers 
Excellent Mothers 
Good tempered 
Good carcass quality
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Hampshire

12
Q

White face 2/3+, 2 white feet 1 inch+ above hoof
Not well muscled
New breed

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Hereford

13
Q
Originated in Belgium 
Black and White spotted with erect ears (washed out black) 
High proportion of lean to fat 
Often carries Porcine Stress Syndrome 
-Purebreds are rare
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Pietrain

14
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Originated in the US 
Black and white patches, drooping ears and large size 
Reach max weight quick 
Excellent feeders 
Quick to mature and hardy constitution
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Poland China

15
Q

Large red hog with fleshy wattle attached to each side of the neck
Known for hardiness, foraging ability and rapid growth rate

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Red Wattle

16
Q

Originated in the US
Black and white spotted with drooping ears
Able to transmit fast gaining, feed efficient, meat qualities to their offspring
Black rooted color

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Spotted Swine

17
Q

Originated in England
its long and has a snout that is moderately long and straight
Red coat
Looks like an anteater

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Tamworth

18
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Originated in Vietnam
3ft long, 15in tall, 70-150 pounds
Solid black to solid white a variety of spots of all colors
Used as pets

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Vietnamese Potbelly

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