Ziwilsk pig
The Ziwilsker Pig ( Russian : Цивильская , Ziwilskaja ) is a breed of pig from Russia .
Breeding history
The breed was created by crossing native Chuvash sows with Boars of the Large White breed near the town of Ziwilsk in Chuvashia .
Characteristics
- color white
- Head heavier than that of the Large White, with a broad forehead and slightly arched, rather long nose
- Ears medium-sized, hanging forward
- Back straight and even
- Weight sows 229 kg, boars 299 kg
- Time up to 100 kg: 196 days
There are 11 boar lines and 21 sow families.
Occurrence
The breed is mainly kept in Chuvashia. In 1980 there were 35,600 animals.