AKKPS BREED STANDARD
VISION
SNOUT, MOUTH & TEETH
The AKKPS Breed Standards were adopted in 2013 based on the standards from the British KuneKune Pig Society.
Desirable KuneKune Traits:
The vision should be unobstructed, except by possible forward inclined ears
The snout, mouth, and teeth should be suitable for foraging and grazing
The overall weight of the pig should be such that it is comfortable and able to run. The goal would be to have a pig that is healthy over all other things.
HEAD: face broad and dished, a short to medium snout and teeth suitable for grazing:
EARS: erect or flopped, inclined forward
WATTLES: two, well formed and well attached
NECK: short to medium, jowl light to medium
BODY: shoulders level and in proportion, chest moderately wide between the legs, and well rounded hams
BACK: strong, level or slightly arched
TAIL: a natural tail, set high
LEGS: straight, well set, able to support the size. Pasterns strong and resilient. The ability to walk well with a good straight action.
FEET: strong, closed, and even
SKIN/HAIR: Healthy, coat color matching one of the recognized colors on 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