Gloucestershire Old Spots - Breed Characteristics

Breed Characteristics

The GOS is a large breed, white in colour with a minimum of one distinct black spot. It has lop ears which will almost cover the face of a mature pig and hang towards the nose.

Standards:

• Head: Long length with a slightly dished nose. The ears should be well set apart, dropping forward to the nose.
• Body: The shoulders should be fine but not raised. A long level back with well sprung ribs and a broad loin are desirable. Deep sides, with a thick, full belly and flank from the ribs to hams are standard.
• Hams: Large and well filled to the hocks.
• Legs: Curved and strong.
• Skin and Coat: Skin should not show coarseness or wrinkles. The hair should be silky and straight.
• Teats: There should be at least 14 well-placed teats.

Objections:

• Ears: Short, thick and elevated.
• Coat: A rose disqualifies. A line of mane bristles is objectionable. Sandy colour may disqualify.
• Skin: Serious wrinkles. Blue undertone not associated with a spot.
• Legs: Straight.
• Neck: Heavy jowl objectionable.