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AKKPS KUNEKUNE BREED STANDARD 

The AKKPS Breed Standard was adopted in 2013 based from the British KuneKune Pig Society - BKKPS.

PIG BODY PARTS
AKKPS BREED STANDARD PRINTABLE PDF (click here)

VISION

 

  • Not unobstructed, except by possible forward inclined ears

 HEAD

 

  • Face broad & dished
  • Short to medium snout
  • Teeth suitable for grazing & foraging

WEIGHT & HEALTH

 

  • Overall weight of the pig should be such that it is comfortable and able to run
  • The goal is to have a pig that is healthy over all other things.

EARS

 

  • Erect or flopped
  • Inclined forward

WATTLES

 

  • Two
  • Well formed
  • Well attached

NECK

 

  • Short to medium
  • Jowl light to medium

BODY

 

  • Shoulders Level and in proportion
  • Chest moderately wide between the legs
  • Well rounded hams

BACK

 

  • Strong
  • Level or slightly arched

TAIL

 

  • A natural tail
  • Set high

LEGS

 

  • Straight
  • Well set
  • Able to support size
  • Pasterns strong and resilient
  • The ability to walk well with a good straight action

FEET

 

  • Strong
  • Closed
  • Even

SKIN & HAIR

 

  • Healthy
  • Coat color matching on in the AKKPS Color Chart

SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Female - a sow should have at least 10 evenly spaced teats
  • Male - a boar should exhibit masculine characteristics and 10 evenly spaced teats

TEMPERAMENT

 

  • Friendly
  • Calm
  • Placid natured
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