Breeds of Pigs - k

Originating from Kakheti, the picturesque eastern province of Georgia, Kakhetian Pigs stand as proud representatives of European swine breeds, revered for their unique characteristics and vital contributions to local husbandry traditions.

With their medium-size long heads, well-developed moving snouts, and short standing ears, Kakhetian Pigs present a striking silhouette against the backdrop of Kakheti's rolling hills and verdant lands ...

Kele Pigs are from Southwest China in the Yunnan-Guizhou mountainous areas, where the altitude is between 1700 to 2400 m, the climate is dry and cold during the winter, and humid in summer, and characterized by erratic changes in weather. Kele pigs have exceptionally thick back fat (5.1 to 7.2 cm) most likely because these pigs are bred for extra fat, since people in mountainous areas have a special demand for fat in their diet.

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Kemerovo Pigs are a general-purpose pig breed from the Kemerovo region of Russia. They were developed by the crossbreeding of local late-ripening pigs with large white, white long-eared, Berkshire, Great Black and Siberian northern breeds. In 1960 they were approved as an independent breed. The result is a pig with good adaptability to cold temperatures, high rates of early maturity, and large liters. The Kemerovo breed is divided into two t ...

Korean native pigs are distinguished by their sleek black glossy hairs, characteristic caved face, and a notably protruded mouth complemented by large, expressive eyes. Their straightly upright ears add to their distinctive appearance, while their physique features a round shoulder, narrow rear, and wide chest, coupled with long hips and well-balanced short legs. Notably, they boast 10-12 teats, reflecting their reproductive prowess.

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Krskopolje Pigs, affectionately known as Blackbelted pigs, hail from the picturesque Carniola and Styria regions of Slovenia, where they have long been cherished for their unique appearance and robust characteristics.

These distinctive pigs are easily recognizable by their striking black hindquarters adorned with a broad white stripe encircling their bodies like a belt. Their medium-length, flat heads are complemented by large, droopin ...

The KuneKune, a diminutive breed of domestic pig, is characterized by its compact, rotund build and a thick coat of hair that varies in color from black and white to ginger, cream, gold-tip, black, brown, and even tri-colored. Notably, some KuneKunes may sport wattles, small hanging pieces of flesh akin to a rooster's wattle, adding to their distinctive appearance.

Initially teetering on the brink of extinction, KuneKunes were once sol ...