Swine Breeds

Which breed is exceptionally long bodied with large, drooping ears?

• Berkshire

• Hampshire

• Yorkshire

• American Landrace

Which U.S. state played a large role in the origination of the Chester White?

• Pennsylvania

• Connecticut

• New Jersey

• New Hampshire

In order to be registered, Hampshires should have what color characteristics?

• White covering more than two thirds of the body

• Black coats, white feet and legs, a white stripe on the face and a white tip on the tail

• Black with a white band encircling the shoulders, including the front legs and feet

• Red coloring and hair all over the body

What color is the Yorkshire?

• Red

• White

• Black

• Pink

What is the former breed name of the Spot?

• Spotted Poland China

• Poland China

• Spotted Berkshire

• It has always been known as the Spotted

Hampshires are often used as sires in what kinds of operations?

• Bacon

• Market

• Crossbreed

• Milking

The Duroc originated in what part of the United States?

• Southwestern

• Midwestern

• Southeastern

• Northeastern

Which breed is thought to have originated the crossed of the old English hog and hogs of Chinese and Siamese origin?

• Yorkshire

• Poland China

• Berkshire

• Spotted

What is the desired color for Spot swine?

• 25 percent black and 75 percent white

• 50 percent red and 50 percent white

• 50 percent black and 50 percent white

• 75 percent black and 25 percent white

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Red Wattle?

• Solid red

• Ears should be drooping

• Erect ears

• Wattles hanging from the neck