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Mulefoot

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Size

The average male weighs 180–270 kilos, compared to a female’s 200 kilograms.

Color

Usually black with white patterns in rare occurrences.

Physical Appearance

They have short, lustrous hair, erect, floppy ears, and long snouts that gradually converge downward. Their features resemble wild boar’s.
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Characteristics and Genetics

The Mulefoot probably descended from swine that the Spanish introduced to the Gulf Coast, however it is unclear exactly when they first appeared as syndactyl animals. Although Aristotle’s works mention pigs with single hooves, only the Mulefoot population—which has a recognized standard type—can be termed a breed.

The breed may have ancestors that are comparable to those of the Choctaw hog. The sows are regarded for being excellent moms, and they often have litters of 5 to 6 piglets.

Table

mulefoot table

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