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WorksheetsBreeds of Pigs
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which breed is exceptionally long bodied with large, drooping ears?
a)
Berkshire
b)
Hampshire
c)
Yorkshire
d)
American Landrace
2.
Which US state played a large role in the origination of the Chester White?
a)
Pennsylvania
b)
Connecticut
c)
New Jersey
d)
New Hampshire
3.
In order to be registered, Hampshires should have what color characteristics?
a)
White covering more than two thirds of the body
b)
Black coats, white feet and legs, a white stripe on the face and a white tip on the tail
c)
Black with a white band encircling the shoulders, including the front legs and feet
d)
Red colroing and hair all over body
4.
What color is the Yorkshire?
a)
Red
b)
White
c)
Black
d)
Pink
5.
What is the former breed name of the Spot?
a)
Spotted Poland China
b)
Poland China
c)
Spotted Berkshire
d)
It has always been known as the Spotted
6.
Hampshires are often used as sires in what kinds of operations?
a)
Bacon
b)
Market
c)
Crossbreed
d)
Milking
7.
The Duroc originated in what part of the United States?
a)
Southwestern
b)
Midwestern
c)
Southeastern
d)
Northeastern
8.
Which breed is thought to have originated the crossed of the old English hog and hogs of Chinese and Siamese origin?
a)
Yorkshire
b)
Poland China
c)
Berkshire
d)
Spotted
9.
What is the desired color for Spot swine?
a)
25% black and 75% white
b)
50% red and 50% white
c)
50% black and 50% white
d)
75% black and 25% white
10.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Red Wattle?
a)
solid red
b)
ears should be drooping
c)
erect ears
d)
wattles hanging from the neck
11.
Which breed sometimes has an extra rib?
a)
Landrace
b)
Vietnamese Potbelly
c)
Tamworth
d)
Yorkshire
12.
Which 2 breeds are black with six white points?
a)
Berkshire
b)
Poland China
c)
Hampshire
d)
Pietrain
13.
Which breed shares a name with a breed of cattle?
a)
Hereford
b)
Limousin
c)
Chianina
d)
Belted Galloway
14.
Where is the Poland China from?
a)
Kentucky
b)
Poland
c)
China
d)
Missouri
15.
Which breed came from Ireland?
a)
Tamworth
b)
Duroc
c)
Red Wattle
d)
Chester White
16.
Which breed is this?
a)
Berkshire
b)
Yorkshire
c)
Hampshire
d)
Pietrain
17.
Which breed is this?
a)
Chester White
b)
Yorkshire
c)
Landrace
d)
Tamworth
18.
Which breed is this?
a)
Duroc
b)
Tamworth
c)
Red Wattle
d)
Vietnam Potbelly
19.
Which breed is this?
a)
Hampshire
b)
Poland China
c)
Spot
d)
Berkshire
20.
Which breed is this?
a)
Landrace
b)
Chester White
c)
Pietrain
d)
Hereford
21.
Which breed is this?
a)
Poland China
b)
Berkshire
c)
Hampshire
d)
Hereford
22.
Which breed is this?
a)
Vietnamese Potbelly
b)
Poland China
c)
Pork Chop
d)
Hampshire
23.
Which breed is this?
a)
Spot
b)
Poland China
c)
Pietrain
d)
Yorkshire
24.
Which breed is this?
a)
Yorkshire
b)
Chester White
c)
Hereford
d)
Landrace
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