Which breed of pig is this?

The Gascon is a rare breed of domestic pig. The breed is to be found in the more mountainous and remote regions of France. In the Midi-Pyrénées region, the Gascon survives as probably the most ancient breed of pig in France.

Despite its endangered status, it has many valuable characteristics. Like most old-fashioned breeds, it is prone to becoming very fat, but it is vigorous, hardy, thrifty and tolerant of hot climates. The sows are prolific and have a good supply of milk for their litters.

The picture is of a mature sow from this magnificent breed.

More Info: en.wikipedia.org

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Pat Wells

Rashi Rosenzweig, What difference does it make? It's a dog, cat, horse, cow, etc. It makes a difference; pigs are as intelligent as dogs.

Player

Lynne Cage, an endangered domestic breed is not the same as an endangered wild animal.

Frank Cowell

klmilles, I promise you this is a one-off. A little touch of irony to lighten the day after all those wretched dog-breed Qs

Rashi Rosenzweig

What difference does it make? It's a pig!! Jeez!

Louise C.

Karen S. Wolf, I thought the person from Beauty and the Beast went by the name of Gaston.

Jennifer Dyster

Richard D. Boyle, the Essex I have seen have a white zone at the back : well as white as you get on pigs

Jennifer Dyster

I know lots of pigs but not this type. So I went for it on the basis I had heard of the other three

Wendy Petty

A ‘rare’ breed of pig. Of course lots of people would know this...

klmilles

Oh Frank, I hope you have not begun the unlamented "what breed is this a picture of" club. As I recall, you rightly critiqued the "dog" series... Your questions are typically excellent.