Poland China
Spot
Chester White
Tamworth
Yorkshire
Duroc
Hereford
Berkshire
Hampshire
Landrace
Pietrain
Black and white, developed in US, noted for rapid growth and as aggressive breeders
Noted for large litters and large droopy ears, generally refined in bone.
Red, rugged, active breed known as a lean type hog with long neck, snout and leg.
Dual purpose breed, red with white markings on head and lower body.
Lean, heavy muscled, black breed with six white points and droopy ears from Ohio.
Known as a maternal breed with high conception rates, developed in PA.
Noted for extreme muscle volume and shape, with a high propensity for stress which is related to pork quality concerns.
Has erect ears, known as the “mother breed”.
Noted for high growth rate, durability and leanness, developed in New Jersey and New York.
Originally from England noted for pork quality, tenderness and marbling.
Terminal sire breed with unique color patterns that is noted for muscle and cutability.
