The development of what we know as the Duroc today comes from the breeding of the Jersey Red of New Jersey and the Duroc breed originating from New York. The red hogs known as Jersey Reds are the development of Clark Petit. These hogs were known for their huge size but were long and lacked quality bone structure. The Duroc breed began by Isaac Frink when he purchased some red hogs from Harry Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey was also the owner of Duroc, a famous Thoroughbred stallion. Mr. Frink gave the red hogs the breed name "Durocs" after this famous stallion, making the Duroc the only swine breed named after a horse.
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Duroc Pig Breed
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