Category:Bentheim Black Pied Hog

The Bentheim Black Pied, also known as Buntes Bentheimer Schwein, is a pig breed that originated in the region of ”Grafschaft Bentheim” in northern Germany. In the beginning of the 20th century, there was a large number of colored swine in this region. Local breeds were crossed with Berkshire and Cornwalls. After the 1950's the breed was nearly extincted. A herdbook was started in 1988. It is a middle-sized breed, with white with black spots in grey rings. Hardy and long-lived, it has a high birth rate of 9.2 piglets/litter. It is a rare breed with about 100 registred breeding animals. Boars are about 75 cm tall and weigh 250 kg, while sows are about 70 cm tall and weigh 180 kg.