The British Saddleback was created from 1967 onwards by crossing the Wessex Saddleback and Essex, (See ‘Extinct’ page). The crossing was a way of making best use of breeds that were falling rapidly out of favour. The resultant progeny had good hybrid vigour making a hardy and fast growing pig. The pig is large with a straight underline and at least 12 teats. The ears are medium length and incline forward over the face that is only slightly dished.
| Origin: | UK |
| Class: | Lop-eared, long bodied, early maturing, dual-purpose |
| Colour: | Black with a white belt encircling the shoulders and the forelegs. The belt can be of varying width but must be unbroken. White hind feet (one or both), white nose and a white tip to the tail may also be seen. |
| Parentage: | The now extinct Wessex Saddleback breed from Dorset/Hampshire and the extinct Essex. |
| Bloodlines: | |
| Male: | Carl, Consort, Dictator, Dominator, Earl Simon, General, Golden Arrow, Grand Duke, Guardsman, Prefect, Rajah, Stockbroker, Viscount, Walter. |
| Female: | Alvis, Babble, Bell, Belle, Biddy, Bountiful, Choice, Charm, Colleen, Dinah, Duchess, Edloma, Fidra, Gamma, Grand Duchess, Hilda, Ivy, Joyful, Lady, Lassie, Lottie, Lucy, Mary, Molly, Octavia, Red Rose, Rose, Shamrock, Silver Wings, Spot, Swift. |
| Breed Club: | |
British Saddleback Breeders Club | |
