Checkered Giant
Рябий велетень
Giant
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Developed in Germany and recognized for its distinct butterfly markings on the nose and spine stripe. Classified as a large-framed exhibition and meat breed.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Giant
- Purpose
- Show
- Buck weight
- 5–7 kg
- Doe weight
- 5.4–7.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 6 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 8 kits
- Meat yield
- 52%
- Slaughter age
- 16 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- full arch
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- DE
- Recognised
- 1904
Colours
white with black spots
white with blue spots
Temperament
active
Notable facts
Despite their massive size, they are known to be more temperamental and easily startled than other giant breeds.
Breeding recommendations
- Requires extra-large enclosures to accommodate minimum 5.4 kg adult weight.
- Regular handling required to manage active and sometimes nervous disposition.
- Prone to sore hocks on wire floors; requires solid resting mats.
- Slaughter age typically 4–5 months for muscle development.
- Show standard requires 'butterfly' nose mark — bias selection.
