Size
The mature British Saddleback boars weigh an average of 320 kg while alive. Additionally, mature sows weigh on average about 270 kg.
Color
Black and white.
Physical Appearance
The body of the British Saddleback is broad and deep. Its withers, shoulders, and front legs are surrounded by a white saddle, sheet, or band; some white is permitted on the snout, tail, and hind feet. It has long ears. The coat is silky, fine, and straight.
Characteristics and Genetics
The British Saddleback pig is an extremely resilient and adaptable breed of domestic pig that excels in outdoor conditions. It’s a contemporary breed from the UK.
In 1967, the remaining populations of the two traditional saddleback breeds, the Essex and Wessex Saddleback, were combined. They combined those two pig breeds into a single herdbook.
The British Saddleback pigs are extremely hardy creatures and great foragers. They thrive in large-scale pig farming systems and are well adaptable to local and various climates.
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