![]() Oxford Sandy and Black sow at a pig show
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Country of origin | England |
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Pig Sus scrofa domesticus |
The Oxford Sandy and Black is a breed of domestic pig originating in Oxfordshire. Named for its colour, which is a base of sandy brown with black patches, the breed is also sometimes called the "Plum Pudding" or "Oxford Forest pig."[1] Related to the old Berkshire and Tamworth breeds,[1] it is one of the oldest pigs native to Britain.[2]
The Oxford Sandy and Black is a hardy, docile pig suited to being reared outdoors, where its colour protects it from sunburn (which pink pigs tend to suffer from). The breed has twice neared extinction,[2] but has recovered due to the efforts of a dedicated breed association.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Oxford Sandy and Black". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science.
- ^ a b McDonald-Brown, Linda (2009). Choosing and Keeping Pigs. Firefly Books. ISBN 978-1-55407-469-3.
- ^ "The Oxford Sandy & Black". britishpigs.org.uk. British Pig Association.