Buyer question
How long does a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig live?
Our Animal Library gives the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Gloucestershire Old Spot pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Gloucestershire Old Spots come from England and are white with black spots and lop ears. They are docile, hardy pasture pigs, once known as orchard pigs for grazing on fallen fruit.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy outdoors)
- Origin
- Gloucestershire, England
- Best fit
- Pasture, orchards
- Temperament
- Docile, gentle
What to weigh
Their pale skin can burn in strong sun. They grow slower and put on more fat than commercial breeds.