Angeln Saddleback
The Angeln Saddleback, also known as the Angler Sattelschwein (German) or Angler sadelsvin (Danish), is a rare breed of domestic pig grown mainly in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is a large, lop-eared, black pig with a white belt around its body at the forefeet. The breed originated in Angeln, Germany (until 1864 Denmark), by crossing a local German black-and-white Landrace with Wessex Saddleback. It became established in Schleswig-Holstein as a separate and distinct breed in 1937, and by the 1950s commanded a substantial local market share. In recent years, however, it has become nearly extinct as market sentiment has turned against its fatty meat. It is well adapted to outdoor systems of management and is likely to see an upturn in popularity as breeders turn away from more intensive systems of production. Typical sizes are 350 kg weight, 92 cm (36 in) height (boars), and 300 kg weight, 84 cm (33 in) height (sows). The sows are highly fertile with much milk.
| Life Span | 15-20 years |
| Weight | 50-350 kg |
What to Know Before Buying an Angeln Saddleback
Finding a responsible Angeln Saddleback breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells pigs commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Angeln Saddleback. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Angeln Saddlebacks appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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