The Breed

The award winning Hewelsfield Herd of Pedigree Berkshires.

Berkshires are the oldest breed of pedigree pig, dating back some 300 years. Together with the Middle White they were the original pork breed of the country.

They are black, with a white blaze, have 4 white feet and half a white tail.

Due to the fact they are slow growing they have not been included into today’s modern hybrids and therefore there are just 350 registered females remaining.