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- Arapawa Island Swine - Provides information on this rare breed of feral pigs from the Arapawa Island, New Zealand.
- Berkshire - The history and development of this breed, its characteristics and commercial use.
- The Canadian Hampshire - Provides information on the Canadian Hampshire Swine Club and the breed, with backfat and age charts.
- The Canadian Lacombe - Provides information on the history of the breed, developed in Canada in the 1940s and 1950s, with backfat and age charts.
- Chester White - The history and development of this breed that originated in Pennsylvania.
- Fengjing Swine - Describes this prolific breed that originates from China and its introduction into the US.
- Gloucestershire Old Spots - Describes this traditional British breed, its origins and qualities.
- Hampshire - The National Swine Registry offers a history of the breed and information on the breed markings and registration requirements.
- Hereford Swine - Describes the history and development of this breed, its color and conformation.
- History of the Kune Pigs - Provides an account of how this breed from New Zealand was saved when on the verge of extinction.
- KuneKuneKune - Provides details of the Kunekune breed and its history, advice on care, useful roles for the pigs and photographs.
- Large Black - The history and development of this rare breed and its characteristics.
- Large Black-white - Photograph and information on this prolific breed from China.
- Large White - Describes this breed and its origins and explains why its qualities have made it one of the major pig breeds in the world.
- Large White - Gives the origin and history of this breed in Australia, its characteristics, uses and performance, and how modern breeders have made genetic improvements to the breed. [PDF]
- Mora Romagnola - Photograph and information on the origin and uses of these pigs, and on an attempt in Italy to revive the breed.
- Rare Breed Mangalitza Pigs - Cromar Sheep and Pigs Scotland provides information on this curly coated breed and their herd. Stock sometimes for sale.
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