What To Look For In A Pedigree Saddleback Pig
To be eligible for pedigree registration, a saddleback pig must have the following characteristics:
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- be black with an unbroken white saddle or band of white hair covering the front legs and up over the shoulders.
- the pig (male or female) must have a minimum of 12 good and evenly spaced teats.
- the pig can have a white tip on it’s tail but this is not necessary.
- the pig can have a white nose but this is not necessary.
- the pig can have white hind legs up to the hock but this is not a necessity.
A useful book for a new pig keeper and breeder is the book Starting With Pigs by Andy Case.
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