Which breed of swine is characterized by being black in color with four white feet and/or legs, a short wrinkled snout, and medium erect ears?

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

Answer: (D)

This item tests your ability to identify swine breeds by distinctive color patterns, markings, ear posture, and snout shape. The description gives a pig that is black with four white feet or legs, a relatively short, wrinkled snout, and medium erect ears. That combination is characteristically Berkshire. Berks are solid black with white points on the feet (and usually a white face as well), have ears that stand up, and a muzzle that tends to be shorter and a bit wrinkled compared with longer-snouted breeds. The other breeds shown have different patterns: Spots are spotted, Hereford is red with white face and legs, and Hampshire is black with a white belt around the shoulder. So the traits described fit the Berkshire best.