Mulefoot

The Mulefoot is an American heritage pig named for its solid, mule-like hoof rather than the divided hoof seen in most pigs. It is usually black, medium to large, and historically kept on farms in the United States for pork and lard. The hoof trait makes the breed easy to recognize, but the animal is still a normal domestic pig in behavior, diet, breeding, and handling needs.

Mulefoot pigs are kept by rare-breed farms, pasture pork producers, and breeders interested in preserving unusual livestock genetics. They need strong fencing, dry shelters, shade, and handling facilities suited to adult pigs. Selection should protect the solid hoof while also watching feet, fertility, growth, and temperament, because one visible trait is not enough to sustain a healthy breed. Buyers should ask for parentage and herd records before assuming any black pig with unusual feet is a Mulefoot.