The Turopolje pig ( Croatian: Turopoljska svinja) is a breed of pig named for Turopolje, Croatia, where it originates. This distinctive-looking swine, which has black spots on a white or grey skin with drooping ears, [1] is very rare, and is likely nearing extinction. [2] It is one of the older breeds of European pigs, though it may have had infusions of Berkshire or other bloodlines in the 19th century. [3]
Though it is relatively small and not fast growing, [4] the breed is known for its hardiness under free range conditions. [5] Once one of the most widespread swine in its native country, the change from extensive to intensive pig farming in the mid-20th century discouraged its use. [2]
Picture of sleeping (and video of snoring) Turopolje pigs in South Tyrol: https://picasaweb.google.com/Fritz.Joern/HofSommer13#5912816864147895490
The Turopolje pig ( Croatian: Turopoljska svinja) is a breed of pig named for Turopolje, Croatia, where it originates. This distinctive-looking swine, which has black spots on a white or grey skin with drooping ears, [1] is very rare, and is likely nearing extinction. [2] It is one of the older breeds of European pigs, though it may have had infusions of Berkshire or other bloodlines in the 19th century. [3]
Though it is relatively small and not fast growing, [4] the breed is known for its hardiness under free range conditions. [5] Once one of the most widespread swine in its native country, the change from extensive to intensive pig farming in the mid-20th century discouraged its use. [2]
Picture of sleeping (and video of snoring) Turopolje pigs in South Tyrol: https://picasaweb.google.com/Fritz.Joern/HofSommer13#5912816864147895490