“From field to fork, from pasture to plate - tracking your food every step of the way”

The Oxford Sandy and Black breed is one of the rarest in Britain. The 2005 census indicated that there are only 117 breeding females and 30 breeding males distributed throughout England and Wales. That means only 4 male breed lines and 13 female lines. Both the OSBPS and the BPA work closely to increase interest in this wonderful pig.

Breed Champion 2005

It is  thought that Oxfords developed two centuries ago in Oxfordshire. In the 1940s it was nearly wiped out with only 2 registered boars remaining. Since then the breed has been traditionally seen running free in woodland and pastures.

A dual purpose pig (suitable for pork, fine bacon/hams), the Oxford Sandy has always been an excellent breed to choose. They have lighter bones giving a good killing out ratio and an economic pig to keep. They are also renowned for being docile, good with children and a prolific mother.