Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig

The Gloucester old spot pig originated in England in the 1800s. Due to the commercialization of the swine industry and its emphasis on indoor breeds, this pig is in danger of becoming a lost breed. It has one or two spots per side, but used to have more. A 1939 marketing scheme penalized spots, leading to the pigs being selectively bred to reduce the number of spots. Fewer than 200 Gloucestershire old spots are registered annually in the U.S.