Gloucester Old Spot pig

Gloucester Old Spot pigs are sometimes called the Orchard Pig or the Cottager’s Pig because they were often kept in orchards where they ate fallen fruit. They were also found on dairy farms.

These pigs come from the area near the River Severn in southwest England. People believe they were created by crossing Gloucester pigs with old-fashioned, sandy-coloured Berkshire pigs.

To be officially recognised as a Gloucester Old Spot, a pig must have at least one spot on its body.