Gorgeous piggies
Okay, from a breed standard point of view....
You're white one isn't registerable
They have to be sandy to rust coloured.
They need 4 white feet, a white blaze on their face and a white tip to the tail - so rule out any that don't have that.
Next look at their ears, they've got to be lop or semi lop - can't stick up, rule out any that have erect ears.
Next markings - they're supposed to be blotchy rather than spotty - so rule out any without the right markings.
Now move onto underlines - have a look at their teats. If any aren't even, rule them out. Then get counting - you're looking for
at least 12 even and functioning teats on gilts and 14 for boars.
If you've got any left at this point you're doing well
Now you're looking for a pig (or pigs) that is healthy and showing good conformation - straight legs, level back, good deep body and has a 'presence' about it, compared to the others (you'll know what I mean when you look at them
)
Here are the breed standards for OSB's - good luck !
• Size- A Medium to Large Pig.
• Body- Long and deep with broad hind quarters and rather finer fore quarters.
• Head- Moderately long with a slightly dished muzzle. Short or very dished face a defect.
• Ears- Medium, semi-lop to full lop; that is, carried horizontally or lower. Erect ears are unacceptable.
• Tail- Good length set on high with a tassel of fine white hair.
• Belly- Deep straight underline with at least 12 (preferably 14) sound and well placed teats.
For Boars they must have 14 teats 6 of which should be in front of the sheath.
• Legs- Medium length, strong boned and well set on, giving a free and active gait.
• Coat- Ground colour sandy, ranging from pale sandy to rust. Markings black in random blotches
rather than small spots, with sandy the predominant colour. Pale feet, blaze and tassel are
characteristic.
• Additionally Boars should show “maleness” with well-developed testicles, free from lumps and
sponginess and carried high.
Karen
Topic: Osb standards (Read 3630 times)
