Which breed of swine is solid black with a white belt at the shoulder and small erect ears?

• A. Spots
• B. Hereford
• C. Duroc
• D. Hampshire

Answer: (D)

Recognizing swine breeds often comes down to coat color patterns and ear shape. The Hampshire is defined by a solid black body with a distinct white belt around the shoulders and small, erect ears. This belt pattern is the classic hallmark that sets it apart. Duroc pigs are typically solid red with droopy ears. Spots are black with white spots, not a solid black with a shoulder belt. Hereford pigs are red with white markings on the face and sometimes legs, not a black body with a shoulder belt. So the description most closely matches Hampshire.