Pig

Pig

(Sus scrofa dom) All domestic pigs originate from the Eurasian wild boar. Humans have bred different breeds.

The “mini pig” is a collective name for smaller pig breeds, generally weighing under 80 kg as adults and can be kept as pets.

The Linderöd pig is Sweden’s only unimproved native breed of domestic pig.

Belongs to

Order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates)

Family

Pigs (Suidae)

Weight

Linderöd pig 150-250 kg, Mini pig/pot-bellied pig up to 80 kg.

Lifespan

Usually 8 years (up to 20 years)

Gestation period

3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days

Young

4-12 piglets

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