Lard Type

• Small White/Yorkshire:

  • From England
  • Small White
  • Has short and turned-up snout with erect ears
• Middle Yorkshire:

  • Known only in England
  • Middle White
• Berkjala:

  • Berkshire x Jalajala
  • Solid black in color
  • Dished-face with drooping ears
• Native Breeds:

  • Rizal – Jalajala
  • Cotabato – Koronadal
  • Batangas – Kaman and Diani
• Essex:

  • From USA
  • Black, sometimes white belt, erect ears
  • Short head with small, erect ears
• Large Black:

  • From England
  • Black in color
  • Quite large and ears are very large and long, projects forward close to the eyes and face
  • Endangered, docile high levels of hardiness and thriftiness, good sides and hams.
  • Mothering ability, litter size - good
• Mulefoot:

  • From Norway, Sweden and England
  • Has solid and not cloven-footed hoof
  • Black in color
• Hereford:

  • Also known as “White-faced Hog”
  • Red in color with white markings on the head, tail and 4 feet
  • Face is white in color
  • Good mothers, prolific, excellent foragers
• Chester White:

  • Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania
  • Pure white in color with straight face and ears that are large and directed forward
• Spotted Poland China:

  • From USA
  • Black and white spots in the body
• Poland China:

  • From USA
  • Oldest American breed of swine
  • Snout is straight with drooping ears
  • Back is more arched than any other breeds
  • Excellent width and ham
• Berkshire:

  • From England
  • Black with 6 white points, short black skin
  • Turned-snout and erect ears
  • Marbled meat
  • Moderately prolific
  • Weak legs because of long pastern
  • Resistant to disease compared to white breed