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The Breed Standard
The GOS is a large breed, white in colour with a
minimum of one distinct black spot. It has lop ears which will
almost cover the face of a mature pig.
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Head: Medium length.
Nose: Medium length and slightly dished.
Ears: Well set apart, dropping forward to nose, not at the
sides, nor thick nor coarse, not longer than nose.
Neck: Medium length with jowl little pronounced.
Shoulders: Fine but not raised.
Back: Long and level; should not drop behind shoulders.
Ribs: Deep, well sprung.
Loin: Very broad.
Sides: Deep, presenting straight bottom line.
Belly and flank, full thick. Well-filled line from ribs to hams.
Quarters: Long and wide with thick tail set well up.
Hams: Large and well filled to hocks.
Legs: Straight and strong.
Skin: Must not show coarseness or wrinkles.
Coat: Silky and not curly. No mane bristles. Not less than one
clean decisive spot.
Teats: At least 14 well-placed sound teats.
OBJECTIONS
Ears: Short, thick and elevated.
Coat: A rose disqualifies. A line of mane bristles is
objectionable. Sandy colour may disqualify.
Skin: Serious wrinkles. Blue undertone not associated with a
spot.
Legs: Crooked.
Neck: Heavy jowl objectionable.
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Did You Know?
The most expensive pig in Britain according to the
Guinness Book of Records was Foston Sambo 21, a Gloucestershire Old
Spots, which sold at auction in 1994 for 4,000 guineas (£4,200). |
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