Here at Teviotdale we provide a variety of traditional Pig breeds including Berkshire, Tamworth and our own herd of Gloucester Old Spots,
Berkshire
The first known record of the breed is from Cromwell's troops in Reading who commented on a locally bred pig renowned for its bacon and ham. After this time the breed was introduced to Chinese and Siamese blood which made the pig smaller so it became less useful for bacon. Lord Barrington then becam involved with the breed to improve it between 1820 and 1830. The breed became very popular, during the 19th century enjoying patronage from the aristocracy, including Queen Victoria.
Tamworth
Tamworth Pigs are very close relatives to Wild Boar and their nature proves this as they are very wild and some people even call them 'Land Runners' as they are extremely quick. Tamworth over many years has not changed as this pig is good for dual purpose whether it is for Pork or Bacon. This breed is the oldest pure breed in English History
Gloucester Old Spot
Gloucester Old Spots are our favourite breed as they are so easy to handle and produce excellent Pork or Bacon with wonderful taste and texture. This breed is known to have started life in the Apple Orchards of Gloucester. Folk Tale says they got their black dots from mature apples falling from the trees and bruising them when hitting the pigs.
The first known record of the breed is from Cromwell's troops in Reading who commented on a locally bred pig renowned for its bacon and ham. After this time the breed was introduced to Chinese and Siamese blood which made the pig smaller so it became less useful for bacon. Lord Barrington then becam involved with the breed to improve it between 1820 and 1830. The breed became very popular, during the 19th century enjoying patronage from the aristocracy, including Queen Victoria.
Tamworth
Tamworth Pigs are very close relatives to Wild Boar and their nature proves this as they are very wild and some people even call them 'Land Runners' as they are extremely quick. Tamworth over many years has not changed as this pig is good for dual purpose whether it is for Pork or Bacon. This breed is the oldest pure breed in English History
Gloucester Old Spot
Gloucester Old Spots are our favourite breed as they are so easy to handle and produce excellent Pork or Bacon with wonderful taste and texture. This breed is known to have started life in the Apple Orchards of Gloucester. Folk Tale says they got their black dots from mature apples falling from the trees and bruising them when hitting the pigs.