Bentheim Black Pied pig

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Bentheim Black Pied
Buntes Bentheimer Schwein.jpg
Bentheim Black Pied
Conservation status Rare breed
Country of origin Germany
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    250 kilograms (550 lb)
  • Female:
    180 kilograms (400 lb)
  • Pig
  • Sus scrofa domesticus

The Bentheim Black Pied, also known as Schwarz-Wesses or Buntes Bentheimer Schwein, is a rare breed of domestic pig in Germany.

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The breed originated in Bentheim, Germany, in the early 20th century, when local breeds were crossed with Berkshire and Cornwalls. It became nearly extinct in the 1950s, and is now a "rare breed". [1] with about 100 registered breeding animals.

Description

Pigs are medium-sized, lop-eared, and colored white with black spots. Boars average 75 cm height, 250 kg weight; sows average 70 cm height, 180 kg weight.

Notes

  1. Alderson, R (1994). Rare Breeds. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN   1-85669-052-0.

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