The conclusion of World War II devastated Hungary and almost destroyed Mangalica farming entirely. In a hundred years, from 1850 to 1950, popularity of the pig boomed as people cultivated its ample fat for a variety of uses, from cooking to cosmetics to candles - even for making explosives! 3. The Mangalica was the result of crossing Sumadija and Szalonta pigs and was originally bred solely for the royal Hapsburg family. Originating in the 19th century, it’s one of the oldest breeds of pig in Europe. Black Mangalica went extinct and no longer exist today. Though most are blond, they can also come in red or swallowtail (black and white). Native to Hungry, this permed pig sports a back covered in fluffy, white curls of hair that grows long in winter, just like sheep’s fleece. It’s actually referred to as “the pig-sheep.” This remarkable porcine and its luscious locks have had a complicated history and a strong come-back.ġ.
Can you picture what a pig crossed with a sheep would look like? There’s no need – the Mangalica pig is a living example of such a barnyard blend.
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