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Ganxi pigs, also known as Jianxi pigs, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Jiangxi Province in China. They are characterized by their distinctive black and white markings, compact build, and hardy temperament.

Ganxi pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 180 and 230 kilograms (397 and 507 pounds) at maturity. Boars tend to be slightly larger than sows.

They have a compa ...

Gascon pigs are a rare breed from the mountainous and remote regions of France, and they probably are the most ancient breed of pig in France.

Despite endangered Gascon pigs have many valuable characteristics. Like most old-fashioned breeds, they are prone to becoming very fat, but they are vigorous, hardy, thrifty and tolerant of hot climates. The sows are prolific and have a good supply of milk for their litters.

German Landrace pigs were developed around 1900, in Lower Saxony, Germany from carefully selected pigs from the area. During the years of 1948 to 1958, there were importations of Danish and Dutch Landrace that were used to further improve the breed.

German Landrace pigs are very similar to other Landrace pigs; they are white heavy drooping ears. However, they are not as extreme in size and length as some of the Landrace strains o ...

German Saddleback pigs, also known as "Deutsche Sattelschweine" or "Saddleback pigs" in Germany, are a rare breed of domestic swine originating from the Franconia region of Germany. They are characterized by their distinctive black and white saddle-like markings, compact build, and gentle temperament.

Size German Saddleback pigs are classified as medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 200 and 250 kilograms (441 and 551 po ...

The Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, also affectionately known as the "Old Spots" or "Gloucester Old Spots," boasts a rich heritage rooted in the picturesque countryside of Gloucestershire, England. Renowned for their distinctive appearance and esteemed culinary qualities, these pigs have garnered acclaim both domestically and abroad.

With their endearing white coats adorned with large, distinctive black spots, Gloucestershire Old Spot pi ...

In the verdant landscapes of Gloucestershire County, England, roam the iconic Gloucestershire Old Spots Pigs, affectionately known as GOS hogs. Revered for their gentle demeanor, keen intellect, and remarkable fertility, these hogs epitomize the epitome of pastoral elegance and agricultural prowess.

With boars boasting a mature weight of 600 lbs (272 kg) and sows reaching 500 lbs (227 kg), Gloucestershire Old Spots Pigs command attenti ...

In Taiwan, they developed green luminous piglets. The goal of their fluorescent cells is to help facilitate the work of geneticists.

Three green glowing male piglets were born thanks to the efforts of scientists from the National Taiwan University. Professor Shin-Zhi expressed the hope that their appearance will help in further research of stem cells research.

Embryos with fluorescent green Jellyfish protein was introdu ...

Gochu Astrucelta pigs, also known as Asturian Celta Pig or Celta Pig in Spanish, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Asturias region of northwestern Spain. They are characterized by their distinctive black coloration, compact build, and rustic temperament.

Size: Gochu Astrucelta pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 200 and 250 kilograms (441 and 551 pounds) at maturity.

Gottingen Minipig (also known as the Gottinger or Goettingen Minipig) are a breed of miniature swine developed specifically for use in biomedical research. They arernbest known for their exceptionally small size and their very clean andrnwell-characterized health status. Their development began in the late 1960s atrnthe Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the University of Gottingen, Germany, by crossbreeding Minnesota minipigs, the Viet ...

Originating in the Grafschaft Bentheim area of northern Germany, the Bentheim Black Pied Pig is also known as the Bunts Bentheimer Schwein, which is a mid-sized breed that is lop-eared with white with black spots with grey rings. Their best traits are that they are hardy and long-lived, with high fertility rates. They have an average of 9.2 pigs per litter. Boars average 75 cm height and 250 kg weight and sows average 70 cm height, 180 kg w ...

Grice Pigs, also known as the Highland, Hebridean or Irish pig, are an extinct pig from Scotland and Ireland. They became extinct, surviving longest in the Shetland Isles, where they disappeared in the late nineteenth century.

Accounts from the early 19th century suggest the grice was an aggressive animal with small tusks, an arched back, and a coat of stiff dark bristles over a fleece of wool. Most likely ranchers stopped breedi ...

Guinea Hogs, also known as Pineywoods Guinea, Guinea Forest Hog, Acorn Eater, and Yard Pigs, are unique to the United States. Despite their name, Guinea Hogs are not from the country of Guinea. The Guinea Hog has a black coat, sturdy body, curly tail and upright ears.

Guinea hogs are very easy hogs to keep. They are good as free-range foragers but they are also at home in a farmyard. If farrowing is planned in the spring or summer ...

Guizhong spotted pigs, also known as Guizhou spotted pigs, are an indigenous breed of domestic swine originating from the Guizhou Province in China. They are characterized by their distinctive spotted coloration, compact build, and hardy temperament.

Guizhong spotted pigs are considered medium-sized hogs, typically weighing between 180 and 250 kilograms (397 and 551 pounds) at maturity. Boars tend to be slightly larger than sows. ...