Terms Sow Mature female hog Gilt Young female hog Boar Male hog
Barrow Castrated male hog Farrow Sow having young pigs Lard Fat
from a hog Pork Meat from a hog
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Berkshire Black w/ 6 white points (4 white feet, snout, tip of
tail) Erect ears Lean & typically less fat than other hogs
England
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Chester White White, small bluish spots sometimes found on skin
Small droopy ears
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Duroc Red- light to dark Medium droopy ears Disqualifying-any
part white, fewer than 6 udder sections Prolific & hardy Good
meat-type hogs USA
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Hampshire Black w/ white belt Erect ears Lean & typically
less fat than other hogs England Long straight ears USA
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American Landrace
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White, although small black spots are common Large droopy ears
that cover most of the face Straight snout Trim jowl
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Poland China Poland China Black with Six White Points (snout,
feet, tail tip) Ears Droop
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Spotted Spotted about 50% each black and white 6 prominent
teats on each side
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Yorkshire Large, White Hog Slightly dished face and erect ears
Long bodied Known for mothering ability and bacon breed
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Hereford Red with a White Face and Belly Cross of Duroc and
Chesters
