Pig Breed Quiz

Where did the Duroc pig breed originate?

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Australia

What is a characteristic feature of the Duroc pig's ears?

• Pointed ears

• Droopy ears

• No ears

• Long ears

What is the typical color of a Duroc pig?

• Spotted black and white

• Light pink

• Dark red with varying shades

• Solid black

Which of the following is a trait of the Duroc pig?

• Slow growth

• Poor muscling

• Fast growth

• Small size

What is noted about the muscling of the Duroc pig?

• Minimal muscling

• Quality muscling

• Excessive fat

• Weak muscling

Where did the Yorkshire breed of pig originate?

• Ohio, United States

• York County, England

• Yorkshire, United States

• Ohio County, England

When was the Yorkshire breed first imported to the United States?

• 1820

• 1830

• 1840

• 1850

What is the color and ear type of the Yorkshire breed?

• Black with floppy ears

• White with large erect ears

• Brown with small erect ears

• White with floppy ears

Why is the Yorkshire breed referred to as the "Mother breed"?

• They are the oldest breed

• They are excellent for meat production

• They are excellent mothers and have large litter sizes

• They are the smallest breed

Where did the Hampshire pig originate?

• Southern England

• Northern Scotland

• Southern Scotland and Northern England

• Eastern United States