Danish Landrace

Danish Landrace pigs are a medium to large white breed of pig. They have long bodies, fine hair, long snouts, and heavy drooping ears. There are two distinct varieties, the white and the piebald. The first registered Landrace herd was established in 1896 in Denmark, with the first progeny and sibling tests in 1907. Since then, production and quality testing have become a regular part of the Danish swine improvement program. Primarily because of this breed, Denmark had become the world''s chief bacon-exporting country and for many years refused to export purebred Landrace breeding stock to protect this position. Registrations are governed by Denmarks Landsudvalget for Svineavl og Production (National Committee for Breedin ...

Danish Protest

The Danish Protest Pig is a rare breed of domestic pig. Due to its red color, its broad white vertical belt, and a trace of a white horizontal belt it resembles the colors of the Flag of Denmark. It originated in North Frisia in Southern Schleswig in the beginning of the 20th century, when Danes living in the area were not allowed to raise the Danish flag and kept and displayed the Protest Pig instead, making it a symbol of their cultural identity. They grow up to 350kg. They probably were created out of Holsteinian and Jutlandian marsh pigs, the English Tamworth pig, and red variants of the Angeln Saddleback. They were recognized as a unique breed in 1954, but after a last birth in 1968, the race was considered extinct. ...

Dermantsi Pied

Dermantsi Pied Pigs, alternatively referred to as Pstra dermanska, Dermantsi Black Spotted, Dermanska chernosharena, or Schwarzbuntes Dermanzi, grace the picturesque landscapes surrounding Lukovit in the enchanting northern region of Bulgaria. These remarkable pigs, known for their multifaceted utility, particularly excel as lard pigs, embodying a rich heritage deeply intertwined with the local agricultural traditions. Adorned in a captivating coat of contrasting hues, Dermantsi Pied pigs present a striking sight, with their lustrous bodies showcasing a harmonious interplay of white adorned with bold black spots or, conversely, black adorned with crisp white spots. This distinctive coloration not only adds to their visual appeal ...

Deutsches Weideschwein

Deutsches Weideschwein pigs, also known as German Pasture Pigs or German Forest Pigs, are an ancient breed of domestic swine originating from the forests and meadows of Germany. They are characterized by their distinctive black and brown coloration, hardy constitution, and adaptation to outdoor rearing. Deutsches Weideschwein pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 200 and 300 kilograms (441 and 661 pounds) at maturity. They have a robust and muscular build, with a slightly arched back and a deep chest. Their heads are medium in size, featuring erect ears and a slightly dished snout. Their coats exhibit a distinctive black and brown coloration, with the black patches typically cov ...

Ding'an

Ding''an pigs, also known as Dinghu pigs, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Ding''an County in Hainan Province, China. They are characterized by their distinctive black and white markings, compact build, and gentle temperament. Ding''an pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 180 and 250 kilograms (397 and 551 pounds) at maturity. Boars tend to be slightly larger than sows. They have a compact and muscular build, with a slightly arched back and a deep chest. Their heads are medium in size, featuring erect ears and a slightly dished snout. Their coats exhibit a distinctive black and white pattern, with the black patches typically covering the head, should ...

Dongshan

Dongshan pigs, also known as Dongan pigs, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Dongshan County in Fujian Province, China. They are characterized by their distinctive black and white markings, compact build, and hardy temperament. Dongshan pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 150 and 200 kilograms (331 and 441 pounds) at maturity. Boars tend to be slightly larger than sows. They have a compact and muscular build, with a slightly arched back and a deep chest. Their heads are medium in size, featuring erect ears and a slightly dished snout. Their coats exhibit a distinctive black and white pattern, with the black patches typically covering the head, shoul ...

Dutch Landrace

Dutch Landrace Pigs are a combination of German Landrace and Danish Landrace pigs. They are found in the southern, eastern, and northern parts of Holland. They are a meaty and efficient breed of pig. Dutch Landrace pigs have the same general look as other Landrace breeds. They are white and they have large floppy ears. They have been developed to have bigger backs and heavier hams than found on other types of Landrace pigs. They are also very fertile and are very good mothers. The swine pig ranchers of Holland lay great stress on production detail. Ninety percent of the marketed pigs are crossbreds, but careful attention is given to seed stock. Over 1,000 Dutch Landrace litters are tested each year for weigh ...