American Yorkshire Pigs for Sale

The American Yorkshire is a breed of domestic pig and is the American version of the Yorkshire pig (now known as the English Large White pig)

Yorkshire, also called Large White, breed of swine produced in the 18th century by crossing the large indigenous white pig of North England with the smaller, fatter, white Chinese pig. The well-fleshed Yorkshire is solid white with erect ears. Although originally a bacon breed, the Yorkshire rose to prominence in the lean-meat category during the 20th century in the United States. The boar is used considerably as a sire of crossbred litters out of coloured dams. The Yorkshire is probably the most widely distributed breed of pig in the world.

See the Table of Selected Breeds of Pigs for further information.

WHY CHOOSE YORKSHIRE PIGS?
Yorkshire pigs are excellent farm animals. They are strong and sturdy and because of their size to length ratio, they are actually quite active.

They need a bit more space than other types of pigs, but their positive attributes make them a natural choice for most farmers. Sows produce large litters and have excellent mothering instincts.

Once fully matured, Yorkshire pigs are slaughtered for their back bacon and lean cuts of meat.

HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF YORKSHIRE PIG
Like many breeds of pigs, Yorkshire pigs were originally from England.

While their transplant to the United States in 1830 solidified their name in the US, in England they are now called The English Large White pig.

Nowadays, Yorkshire pigs are found all over the United States with large populations in Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio

Unlike other popular breeds of pigs, Yorkshires have a slow growth rate, which negated their popularity.

However, their large production of back fat and contrasting lean meat have actually resulted in them being the most popular breed in the United States.