•      Coat: White with distinct black spots, particularly on the ears, eyes, and hindquarters.

•      Build: Medium to large-sized pigs with a deep, muscular body and a broad, well-shaped frame.

• Docile and Friendly: Known for their calm, gentle nature, making them easy to handle.

•      Highly Marbled Pork: The breed is prized for its marbled, tender meat, which has a rich flavour and is often used for premium pork products like sausages and bacon.

•      Juicy and Flavourful: The fat distribution makes the meat moist and flavourful, with a characteristic sweetness.

•      Slow Growth: Gloucester Old Spots are slower-growing compared to commercial breeds, but their meat quality compensates for this.

•      Fertility: They are typically good breeders and have good maternal instincts.

Adaptable: They do well in both free-range systems and more confined settings. They are hardy pigs, capable of thriving in a range of climates.