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Spotted <strong>of</strong> Shkodra<br />

Local names: Shkodra<br />

Long body, straight back, slightly sloped croup <strong>and</strong> strong constitution.<br />

The limbs are long <strong>and</strong> sound. The animals are very enduring under<br />

adverse conditions.<br />

Details:<br />

Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />

Area <strong>of</strong> distribution N- Albania, lake Shkodra<br />

Population size 76; boars: 5-7; sows: 20-25; trend: decreasing<br />

Risk status critical<br />

Colour white, pied with black spots<br />

Head medium long head, slightly bent pr<strong>of</strong>ile, long ears<br />

Weight boars: 160-190kg; sows: 120-130kg<br />

Productivity piglets/litter: 7-8; litters/year: 2<br />

Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Kristaq Kume; Assoc. ALBAGENE, Tirana, Albania<br />

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