Lithuanian Native pig
The Lithuanian Native pig is a landrace of the domestic pig native to Lithuania. This breed can be traced back to ancient times, and is one of the oldest pig varieties in Europe. It is a middle-sized breed.
The Lithuanian Native pig's typical features include wattles on the neck, and usually large black spots on the body, but colour variations include black-and-white, ginger, black, and tri-coloured. They have a friendly temperament. Being insensitive to sun, these pigs are suitable for grazing.
The Lithuanian Native's characteristics were used in producing the Lithuanian White, a standardized breed, and many Russian breeds. Now Lithuanian Native pigs are very rare even in Lithuania and in danger of extinction extinct. However, since 1993 a group of about 200 animals are preserved in the Institute of Animal Sciences
