Origin: Hampshire county, England. Later developed further in the USA.

Colour / Look: Black body with a white belt (band) around the shoulders and front legs. Upright ears.

Body Weight: Adult boar: 270-350 kg. Adult sow: 220-300 kg.

Purpose: Meat production. Lean (less fat) pork.

Key Features: Produces lean meat with less back fat - good for health-conscious consumers. Active and energetic. Good forager - can find some food on its own. Useful for semi-intensive farming.

ICAR Guidance: ICAR mentions Hampshire as suitable for cross-breeding to produce lean pork. Performs well under both intensive and semi-intensive farming conditions in India.