Hampshire Pig

Sus scrofa domesticus

Tracing its origins to southern Scotland and northern England before being imported to the United States in the 1820s-1830s, the Hampshire is a black pig with a distinctive white belt around the shoulders and front legs, erect ears, and a lean, heavily muscled build.

Species

Porcine

Family

Suidae

Climate requirements

Its dark, hardy skin gives it good tolerance of sun exposure and less intensive housing, making it a practical option for Kenyan smallholders with simpler, semi-outdoor pig structures, though it still needs shelter from heavy rain and cold nights.