Forest Mountain

The Forest Mountain ( Russian: Лecoгopнaя, Lesogornaja ) is a breed of pig from Armenia.

Breeding history

The breed was developed by crossing native sows from Northern and Eastern Armenia with boars of the breeds Large White and mangalica pig.

Characteristics

  • Color white, seldom black
  • Chest deep and broad
  • Body long
  • High foundation with strong claws
  • Bristles are dense with undercoat
  • Weight sows 165 kg, 260 kg boar
  • Hardness and adaptability to arid mountain pastures

There are 4 sire lines.

Occurrence

The race is held in the forest and mountain regions of Armenia. In 1980 there were 579 purebred animals.

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