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The Tamworth Pig
The Tamworth originated in Ireland where they were known as “Irish Grazers”, being given that name due to the fact that they were such wonderful foragers. About 1812 Sir Robert Peel, being impressed with the characteristic of these hogs imported some of them to his estate at Tamworth, England. It is from this place they derived their name. An English authority, who calls it the “Mahogany” or “Grizzly” pig, says it was extensively bred in several of the midland counties of England early in the nineteenth century. When the droves were mainly kept in the woods and forests. They are not a composite breed, and are thought by many to be one of the oldest and purest breeds in Britain.
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As of August 28, 2021
2022 National Tamworth Show and Sale
August 26-28
Franklin, IN
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Entry Form:
2022 Open Entry Form
Junior Show Information
Tamworth Queen and Scholarship Applications
National Tamworth Queen Application
National Tamworth Swine Association Scholarship Application
For more information see our Tamworth History page.