Tamworth Pig- The Ark of Taste Nomination
Tamworth Pigs
Young Tamworth Pigs
The first Tamworth pigs arrived in eastern Canada in 1877 and
grew in popularity relatively quickly. The breed was appreciated as a low-maintenance breed and
described as an “easy keeper.” Popular on many Canadian farms from east to west until the mid-20th
century, Tamworths accounted for 5-10% of the pure breed swine population in Canada Read more »
