There are hundreds of
breed
A breed is a specific group of breedable domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist seve ...
s of the
domestic pig
The pig (''Sus domesticus''), also called swine (: swine) or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus '' Sus''. Some authorities cons ...
''(Sus scrofa domesticus)''.
List with classification and standards
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List of sheep breeds
This is a list of breeds of domestic sheep. Domestic sheep (''Ovis aries'') are partially derived from mouflon (''Ovis gmelini'') stock, and have diverged sufficiently to be considered a different species. Some sheep breeds have a hair coat and a ...
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List of goat breeds
Goats - farm animals of domestic goat (''Capra hircus'') species, small ruminants - are widespread throughout the world and are used in almost any natural and climate, climatic conditions, even those where other productive animals cannot live. Diff ...
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List of cattle breeds
Over 1000 breeds of cattle are recognized worldwide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses.
Cattle breeds fall into two main types, which are regarded as either two closely related spe ...
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Lists of domestic animal breeds
These lists of breeds refer to listed breeds of domesticated animals.
Lists of breeds
See also
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* List of animal names
* Biodiversity
* Rare breed
* Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture
* Rare Breeds Survival Trust
* Li ...
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Pig
The pig (''Sus domesticus''), also called swine (: swine) or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus '' Sus''. Some authorities cons ...