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What are the different kind of pig?

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Popular breeds of swine vary from region to region but the most commonly raised breeds of swine in the United States are: Yorkshire - All white with erect ears, commonly referred to as "The Mother Breed" due to their popularity in American livestock and their maternal instincts Hampshire - Black with a white belt across their upper midsection (like an oreo), and erect ears Landrace - All white with large dropping ears and often recognized for their long bodies Berkshire - All black with four white feet (often called socks) and a white snout. Large erect ears as well Duroc - Entire body is a brick-red color with floppy ears Chester White - almost identical to the Landrace, Chester Whites have all white bodies with droopy ears, but the differentiation is made in the droopiness of their ears. Landrace ears are very flattened and flop down over their eyes while Chester White ears are much smaller so they perk up more than a Landrace and generally dont cover their faces as much Poland China - very similar to Berkshire but with floppy ears Spot - Much like its name, it is spotted black and white. Generally the skin is mostly black with white spots, but there is no set pattern Crossbreed - Although not recognized as a true breed of swine, crossbreeds make up a majority of bred swine throughout America. The most commonly recognized crossbreed is the 'Bluebutt' known for its primarily white body with smaller black spots along the back or hind regions and generally erect ears. Crossbreeds may consist of any mix between two pure breeds, however, and may have any pattern. This is just a small list of breeds of swine, but the most commonly bred in North America.

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There are more than 40 species of pig throughout the world. They include the mulefoot, middle white, lacombe, red wattle, saddleback, and guinea hog.

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