Hebei Min Pig

Hebei Min Pig

　　Origin: Longhua, Hebei, China. Characteristics: Long head with a narrow forehead, long and straight snout, vertical wrinkles on the forehead, and large ears that droop below the corners of the mouth. The body is long and narrow, with a straight back and waist, deep chest, sloping shoulders, and underdeveloped thighs. The belly is large, with well-developed udders and around seven pairs of teats. The skin is loose with wrinkles. The coat is coarse, dense, and black all over, with stiff, elastic bristles. The tail is thick, long, and drooping, the limbs are sturdy, and the overall build is robust. It is stall-fed in winter and spring, and allowed to graze in summer and autumn. It has strong foraging ability, high reproductive capacity, and a high survival rate. (Longhua)