Yorkshire Blue and White facts for kids
| Conservation status | Extinct |
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| Other names | Bilsdale Blue |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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The Yorkshire Blue and White pig was a special kind of pig. People also called it the Bilsdale Blue. Sometimes, it was even called the "Blood Breed." This pig came from the United Kingdom. Sadly, this breed is now extinct, which means there are no more of them left alive.
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About the Yorkshire Blue and White Pig
What Made Them Special?
The Blue and White pig was a small breed. It first appeared in an area called the North Riding of Yorkshire. This is the same place where the Large White pig was developed. The Blue and White pig had a unique look. It had clear blue spots on its skin. Other white pigs had these spots bred out over time.
Why Farmers Liked Them
Until the middle of the 1900s, small farmers really liked the Blue and White pig. They were very tough and strong. The female pigs, called sows, were also excellent mothers. They took great care of their piglets.
Where They Lived
This pig breed was not well known everywhere. It was mostly found in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Outside of this area, it was quite rare.
Becoming Extinct
Over time, fewer and fewer of these pigs existed. By 1954, only three male pigs, called boars, were officially registered for breeding. By 1963, there was only one left. The breed completely disappeared before 1973. That year, a group called the Rare Breeds Survival Trust was created. This group helps to save animal breeds that are in danger.
A Pig in a Movie!
A Bilsdale Blue sow even appeared in a classic movie! It was in a 1952 film called Farmer Moving South. This movie showed a farmer moving his animals from Stokesley station.
