Landrace

Landrace refers to a family of long-bodied, white, lop-eared pigs developed from Danish and related European breeding, then adapted into national lines around the world. These pigs are valued for length, maternal ability, and bacon-type carcasses, and they are widely used in commercial crossbreeding. The word can also describe a locally adapted animal population, so a Landrace pig listing should be read in context: Danish Landrace, American Landrace, and other registry lines are not always identical.

Landrace pigs are usually kept as breeding females or maternal-line contributors in structured pork systems. They need careful selection for sound legs, teat quality, litter size, and calm farrowing behavior, because their value is tied to production traits as much as appearance. On small farms, managers should plan for large mature size, white skin that can sunburn, and housing that supports long-bodied animals without crowding or slippery footing.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blonde, Brown, Cream, Ginger, Ginger and Black, Red, Red and Black, Sandy, Solid Black, Solid White, Spotted, Swallow Belly, White