Breed Standards
Kunini Type A
The Kunini Pig (Type A) is a small colorful pig resembling a Juliana. It is a cross of Juliana and Kunekune.
“The Juliana thought to originate in Europe through selective breeding of various kinds of pigs. The Juliana Pig, also known as the Miniature Painted Pig, is small, spotted, and conformationally sound. It should not exhibit a pronounced pot belly or sway back, should have a long snout, and be slight in frame. Temperament is of the utmost importance since the Juliana has been specifically bred to work with humans. While the Juliana breed is reputed to be quite old it is unsubstantiated as to whether the modern Juliana pig is of the same ancestry. Regardless of ancestry the modern Juliana more closely resembles the description of the original Juliana than any other breed today. It is the goal of breeders to produce offspring that consistently exhibits the characteristics of the original Juliana pig.”
“The Kunekune Pig is a delightful breed of swine once near certain extinction. They were only found in New Zealand and kept by the Maori people. They are known for their extremely laid back, docile, friendly personalities.”
General appearance: The Kunini pig is a small pig. It closely resembles a smaller version of a large hog or feral pig then it does the Vietnamese Pot Bellied pig. It should be lean, athletic in appearance and longer than it is tall. The Kunini should never be chunky, bulky or stagnant in appearance.
Head: The most prominent feature of the head. The Kunini pig has a long straight snout that is neither turned up nor snubbed.
Eyes are almond shaped, clearly visible, and can be blue, green, hazel, gold and almost black. Ears are small and erect.
Body: The Kunini pig should never look round or flaccid. It should appear Muscular and lean. The top line should be straight and of satisfactory length. A slight slope is permissible of the back. The trunk of the body should be of medium width, neither broad nor narrow. A slight sway in the back is permissible in sows who have produced litters but discouraged. Belly should be clean and firm.
Legs: The Kunini pig legs should be set well apart and straight when viewed from the front and rear. The front legs should be set under the shoulders and unite when in motion. Each foot should have two toes of even length and two declaws on each foot. Mule foot is a disqualification. In motion the legs will converge. Hocks should never be weak.
Tail: When excited or in motion the Kunini pig tail may coil. It should be straight when relaxed with a switch (Flat) on the end.
Color: When spotted the base color can be silver, white, red, rust, black, or cream. Spots are generally black but can also be red or white. Spotting should be profuse and random. Spotting may fade or blend in as the hair coat gets longer. Pigmentation on the skin must be visible when washed or shaved. Hair coat is coarse, thick and may be quite long in the winter.
The hair can be any color.
Size: The average height of the Kunini pig is 11 - 17 inches in height.
Disqualifications: Height over 17 inches.
Juliana
Juliana are the smallest registered breed in the United States. The Juliana Pig is a small colorful pig thought to originate in Europe through selective breeding of various kinds of pigs.
The Juliana Pig, also known as the Miniature Painted Pig, is small, spotted, and conformationally sound. It should not exhibit a pronounced pot belly or sway back, should have a long snout, and be slight in frame. Temperament is of the utmost importance since the Juliana has been specifically bred to work with humans. While the Juliana breed is reputed to be quite old it is unsubstantiated as to whether or not the modern Juliana pig is of the same ancestry. Regardless of ancestry the modern Juliana more closely resembles the description of the original Juliana then any other breed today. It is the goal of breeders to produce offspring that consistently exhibits the characteristics of the original Juliana pig.
General appearance: The Juliana is a small, colorfully spotted pig. It more closely resembles a small version of a large hog or feral pig then it does the Pot Belly pig. It should be lean, longer than it is tall, and athletic in appearance. The Juliana should never be pudgy, heavily wrinkled, or sluggish in appearance.
Head: The most prominent feature of the head is a long straight snout that is neither turned up nor snubbed. Eyes are almond shaped, clearly visible, and can be blue to almost black. Ears are small and erect. Heavy jowls and a stubbed nose are to be discouraged.
Body: Lean and muscular the Juliana pig should never look round or flabby. The top line should be straight and of good length. Chest and shoulders should be of medium width, neither broad nor narrow. A slight sway in the back is permissible but discouraged. Belly should be clean and firm. A slight roundness in the belly is permissible, but there should not be a 'pot belly' present. Leniency is given to sows who have produced litters.
Legs: Set well apart, straight when viewed from the front and rear. Front legs should be set under the shoulders but converge when in motion. Two toes of even length and two dewclaws on each foot. Rear legs should be set apart, but under the body. In motion the legs will converge. When viewed from the side, hocks should be set slightly back and be strong. Hocks should never be luxating or weak.
Tail: Straight when relaxed with a switch on the end. When excited or in motion the Juliana tail may curl or twist.
Color: Always spotted the base color can be silver, white, red, rust, black, or cream. Spots are generally black but can also be red or white. Spotting should be profuse and random, not in a piebald pattern. Spotting may fade or blend in as the hair coat gets longer, but pigmentation on the skin must be visible when washed or shaved. Hair coat is coarse, thick and may be quite long in the winter.
Size: On average the Juliana pig is 15 - 17 inches in height.
Disqualifications: A solid coloration with no spotting. Height over 19 inches.
Kunini Type B
The Kunini Pig (Type B) is a small pig resembling a Kunekune. It is a cross Kunekune and Juliana.
“The Kunekune Pig is a delightful breed of swine once near certain extinction. They were only found in New Zealand and kept by the Maori people. They are known for their extremely laid back, docile, friendly personalities.”
“The Kunekune pig developed into its present form in New Zealand, although the breed is of Asian origin as indicated by DNA analysis. During most of the period these pigs have been in New Zealand they were kept almost solely by Maori communities, and were to a large extent unknown by Europeans. It is believed they were introduced very early in the European period, probably by whalers or traders, in the early 1800s. A combined excursion in 1984, by Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Willow Bank Wildlife Reserve, led to 18 animals being collected; these animals formed the basis of a captive breeding program. Most of the Kunekune pigs found in New Zealand today are descended from that original 18. They are now widely spread throughout New Zealand, with an active society supporting them; in 2004 it was estimated that there were some 5000 animals in the country, both registered and unregistered. Kunekunes have also been exported to the United Kingdom, the United States, and as far as the European continent.
“Kunekune pigs are relatively small and highly distinctive, characterized physically by a short-legged, dumpy build, pot tummy, short upturned nose, and a generally fat, roundabout appearance. (The Polynesian word ‘Kunekune’ simply means ‘plump’.) A unique feature of the Kunekune are the pire pire (tassels) hanging from their lower jaw (about 4 cm long). But not all purebreds have tassels. Their legs are short and their bodies are short and round. Temperament-wise they are delightful, being placid, very friendly, and easy to maintain. They thrive on human company, and are extremely popular as pets.”
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“The Juliana thought to originate in Europe through selective breeding of various kinds of pigs. The Juliana Pig, also known as the Miniature Painted Pig, is small, spotted, and conformationally sound. It should not exhibit a pronounced pot belly or sway back, should have a long snout, and be slight in frame. Temperament is of the utmost importance since the Juliana has been specifically bred to work with humans. While the Juliana breed is reputed to be quite old it is unsubstantiated as to whether the modern Juliana pig is of the same ancestry. Regardless of ancestry the modern Juliana more closely resembles the description of the original Juliana than any other breed today. It is the goal of breeders to produce offspring that consistently exhibits the characteristics of the original Juliana pig.
”Kunini are easy to handle for first time owners. They do not tend to root as much as other breeds. Extremely easy to train due to their advanced intelligence.
General appearance: The Kunini pig is a small . It closely resembles a smaller version of a Kunekune pig then it does the Juliana pig. Physically the Kunini pig Type B is a short legged, dumpy build, pot tummy, short upturned/dished snout. A generally fat, roundabout appearance.
Head: The Kunini pig face should be broad and dished, a short to medium snout. Teeth suitable for grazing. The ears should be pricked or flopped, inclined forward. The vision should be unobstructed, (except by forward inclined ears)
Body: The shoulders of the Kunini pig should be level and in proportion, chest moderately wide between the legs, and well-rounded hams. The back should be strong, level or slightly arched.
Legs: The Kunini pig legs should be straight, well set, able to support the size. Pasterns short and springy. The ability to walk well with a good straight action. Feet should be strong, closed and even, bearing in mind the age and size of the Kunini.
Tail: The Kunini pig tail coils. A natural tail, set high.
Color: The coat may be any color or texture.
Size: The overall weight of the pig should be such that it is comfortable and able to run. Kunini are generally 15 – 18’’ tall. The Kunini are generally smaller than the Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig.
Sexual Characteristics: A sow should have at least 10 evenly spaced teats. A boar should exhibit masculine characteristics and 10 evenly spaced teats.
Temperament: Placid Nature.
Wattles: Preferably two, well-formed and well attached. One or none are permissible.
Kune Kune
“The Kunekune Pig is a delightful breed of swine once near certain extinction. They were only found in New Zealand and kept by the Maori people. They are known for their extremely laid back, docile, friendly personalities.”
“The Kunekune pig developed into its present form in New Zealand, although the breed is of Asian origin as indicated by DNA analysis. During most of the period these pigs have been in New Zealand they were kept almost solely by Maori communities, and were to a large extent unknown by Europeans. It is believed they were introduced very early in the European period, probably by whalers or traders, in the early 1800s. A combined excursion in 1984, by Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Willow Bank Wildlife Reserve, led to 18 animals being collected; these animals formed the basis of a captive breeding program. Most of the Kunekune pigs found in New Zealand today are descended from that original 18. They are now widely spread throughout New Zealand, with an active society supporting them; in 2004 it was estimated that there were some 5000 animals in the country, both registered and unregistered. Kunekunes have also been exported to the United Kingdom, the United States, and as far as the European continent.
“Kunekune pigs are relatively small and highly distinctive, characterized physically by a short-legged, dumpy build, pot tummy, short upturned nose, and a generally fat, roundabout appearance. (The Polynesian word ‘Kunekune’ simply means ‘plump’.) A unique feature of the Kunekune are the pire pire (tassels) hanging from their lower jaw (about 4 cm long). But not all purebreds have tassels. Their legs are short and their bodies are short and round. Temperament-wise they are delightful, being placid, very friendly, and easy to maintain. They thrive on human company, and are extremely popular as pets.”
The vision should be unobstructed, except by possible forward inclined ears. The snout, mouth, and teeth should be suitable for foraging and grazing. The overall weight of the pig should be such that it is comfortable and able to run. The goal is to have a pig that is healthy over all other things.
HEAD: face broad and dished, a short to medium snout and teeth suitable for grazing: 10 points
EARS: erect or flopped, inclined forward: 5 points
WATTLES: two, well formed and well attached: 10 points
NECK: short to medium, jowl light to medium: 5 points
BODY: shoulders level and in proportion, chest moderately wide between the legs, and well rounded hams: 10 points
BACK: strong, level or slightly arched: 10 points
TAIL: a natural tail, set high: 5 points
LEGS: straight, well set, able to support the size. Pasterns strong and resilient. The ability to walk well with a good straight action.: 10 points
FEET: strong, closed, and even: 10 Points
SKIN/HAIR: Healthy, coat color matching one of the recognized colors on the registry of your breeding stocks color chart: 5 points
SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS: Female; a sow should have at least 10 evenly spaced teats Male; a boar should exhibit masculine characteristics and 10 evenly spaced teats: 10 points
TEMPERAMENT: friendly, calm, placid natured: 10 points
TOTAL: 100 points
*Adopted from the British Kunekune Pig Society with some minor adjustments made*
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