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Pig Breeds Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz over some of the more common breeds of pig in the U.S.

A multiple-choice quiz by davidsietsma. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
davidsietsma

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2184

Last 3 plays: Guest 168 (7/10), Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 204 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This red breed with droopy ears was originally developed in New Jersey and New York. Hint

Duroc

Poland China

Yorkshire

Landrace

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Question 2 of 10

2. This aptly-named breed has a very diverse background. It originated in Gloucester and has been improved by the addition of Poland China and Pietrain blood. Hint

Spotted

Duroc

Berkshire

Hereford

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Question 3 of 10

3. This extremely long breed that has enormous droopy ears is solid white. Hint

Yorkshire

Chester White

Hampshire

Landrace

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Question 4 of 10

4. Known as "The Belt", this black breed with a white belt across its shoulders shares its name with a breed of blackfaced sheep. Hint

Hampshire

Duroc

Yorkshire

Landrace

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Question 5 of 10

5. This solid white breed with erect ears is the most common breed in the U.S. and Canada. Hint

Landrace

Hampshire

Yorkshire

Chester White

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Question 6 of 10

6. These three breeds are registered by Certified Pedigree Swine. Hint

Berkshire, Hampshire, and Yorkshire

Duroc, Landrace, and Hampshire

Duroc, Spot, and Hereford

Spot, Poland China, and Chester White

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you were standing outside the American Yorkshire Club's headquarters in 2002, you were standing in what state? Hint

Iowa

Minnesota

Illinois

Indiana

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Question 8 of 10

8. This long, lean, and rare breed that has a reddish-orange color, is one of the oldest breeds in the world. Hint

Hereford

Tamworth

Poland China

Berkshire

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these breeds is not white? Hint

Berkshire

Yorkshire

Landrace

Chester White

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following breeds is not a part of the National Swine Registry? Hint

Yorkshire

Hampshire

Poland China

Landrace

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This red breed with droopy ears was originally developed in New Jersey and New York.

Answer: Duroc

Durocs were originally called Jersey Reds. They are known for their exceptional growth and amount of muscle.

2. This aptly-named breed has a very diverse background. It originated in Gloucester and has been improved by the addition of Poland China and Pietrain blood.

Answer: Spotted

Modern Spotted swine were developed in Indiana in the 20th century from Poland China and Gloucester Old Spots. They are known for their growth and feed efficiency.

3. This extremely long breed that has enormous droopy ears is solid white.

Answer: Landrace

Landrace sows are known for their extremely large litters and their ability to produce large quantities of milk.

4. Known as "The Belt", this black breed with a white belt across its shoulders shares its name with a breed of blackfaced sheep.

Answer: Hampshire

Hampshires were developed in the county of Hampshire in southern England. They are one of the most popular breeds of show pig.

5. This solid white breed with erect ears is the most common breed in the U.S. and Canada.

Answer: Yorkshire

The first Yorkshires were imported to the U.S. in 1830.

6. These three breeds are registered by Certified Pedigree Swine.

Answer: Spot, Poland China, and Chester White

CPS is headquartered in Peoria, Ill.

7. If you were standing outside the American Yorkshire Club's headquarters in 2002, you were standing in what state?

Answer: Indiana

West Lafayette, IN to be exact.

8. This long, lean, and rare breed that has a reddish-orange color, is one of the oldest breeds in the world.

Answer: Tamworth

The first record of Tamworths is from 1812 in Ireland.

9. Which of these breeds is not white?

Answer: Berkshire

The Berkshire is a compact breed. It is black with six white points.

10. Which of the following breeds is not a part of the National Swine Registry?

Answer: Poland China

The NSR is made up of the Hampshire, Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire associations.

Source: Author davidsietsma

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