Jeju Black

Jeju Black Pigs are small black pigs found on Koreans largest island, Jeju-do. They have a smooth coat of hair and erect unfolded, ears and a narrow snout. Jeju Black Pigs have a have a unique taste quite distinct from other breeds of pig and forms the basis of some well-known local dishes. The pork is smoked over burning hay allowing the smoke to penetrate the meat juices resulting in a flavor quite unlike regular pork and a meat that is somewhat chewier. Until quite recently, Jeju Black Pigs were kept in order to dispose of human waste. They were housed in sties built below outside latrines where their food was directly delivered. This practice was still current in the 1960s but has now given way to more co ...

Jianli

Jianli pigs, also known as Jianli spotted pigs, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Jianli County in Hubei Province, China. They are characterized by their distinctive spotted coloration, compact build, and hardy temperament. Jianli pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 180 and 230 kilograms (397 and 507 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 spotted pattern, with black or brown spots of varying sizes scattered across a white or c ...

Jinhua

Jinhua Pigs are from the Zhejiang Province in China.The have a white body, with black at the head and rump. This leads to the common name of two-end-black. Their back and loins are slightly curved. They have thin skin, fine bones, and tender meat. Jinhua belong to a type of swine found in central China, the region between the Changjiang and Zhujiang rivers where the climate is temperate (or warm) and moist. Agriculture in this region is highly developed and the main crop is paddy rice. The area is rich in feed and especially abundant in green and water plants which are used as pig feeds. Pigs in this region are generally penned and well managed. Jinhua pigs mature early and may be mated as early as 3 to 4 mont ...

Juliana

Juliana Pigs, also known as Miniature Painted Pigs, are small colorful pigs. They are lean, muscular pigs that originating in Europe through selective breeding of various kinds of pigs. On average the Juliana pig weighs between 30 - 50 pounds and is 13 - 15 inches in height.  They have distinctive elongated snout. However, the main advantage of these pigs is the temperament - during breeding, much attention was paid not only to their conformation, but also to the character. They are cheerful, flexible, and not aggressive.    Julian pigs are always spotted. Their main color can be silvery, white, red, black or coffee with milk. The spots are predominantly black, but they can be both red and white. The spotting should ...