What’s the Difference Between The Registries ?
#1 IKHR: www.internationalkunekunehogregistry.com
The original Kunekune registry founded by Lori Enright in 2006. Was originally AKBA and then AKPR.
Provide breeder prefix’s for a $40 annual fee.
No charge for all processing of paperwork.
All paperwork is digital.
Requires DNA verification for registration.
Strong focus on pork production.
Maintains online foundation Herd Book.
Have color designations of Tapeka Trait, High Percentage White, Ivanleigh Blended Belly Band and Swallow Belly.
Require two wattles for registration.
Require ten+ even teets for registration.
Require litter notification.
Allow artificial insemination.
Offer one to three virtual national shows each year.
Require an ear tag for registration.
Record won titles in the herd book.
Showing:
Offer boar and sow breeding classes, market classes, specialty classes and showmanship.
Must be an IKHR registered owner to show or a family member.
Hogs older than one year must be registered in the herd book.
Hogs under one year must be litter notified.
Relatively expensive show entry fees (around $25).
Post coming show dates months in advance.
Show etiquette:
Closed toed shoes.
Can use a whip, cane, stick or bat.
Brushes allowed.
No false hair/ pigmented grooming aids or materials/ hoof paint.
Videos 60-90 seconds.
Videos shot horizontal.
No talking in videos.
Videos should be shot at the animal’s height.
Videos should show all angles of the animal.
Video cannot zoom.
Baiting not allowed.
Hog boards not allowed.
Long pants/jeans required.
Button or polar shirt or blouse required.
No shorts, t-shirts, hoodies or sweatshirts.
No farm logos or names on showman or posted in video.
Show separate from other animals.
Do not alter/edit your raw video.
#2 AKKPS: americankunekunepigsociety.org
The second Kunekune hog registry founded by members in 2013 and focused on breed preservation.
Provide breeder prefix’s for a $65 annual fee.
No charge for all processing of paperwork.
All paperwork is offered digitally although registrations can also be mailed in.
Printed and mailed pedigrees are available for a small fee in addition to the free digital versions.
Requires DNA verification for registration.
Maintains a public herd book.
Offers public COI calculator (coefficient of inbreeding).
Recognize belted color designations.
Allows unwattled and uni-wattled pigs for registration.
Allows any teet line for registration.
Offer two national shows each year, co-sanctioned with EKPA.
Require an ear tag, microchip, or tattoo for registration.
Record won titles in the herd book.
Offer two members only Facebook pages.
Monthly newsletter.
Breeders and members lists available to the public.
Assigned directors help members with questions and issues.
Classified ads on website.
Showing:
Offer boar and sow breeding classes, market classes and showmanship.
Must be an AKKPS or EKPA member or family member to show.
Affordable entry fees for show entries (around $10).
Hogs older than one year must be registered in the AKKPS herd book.
Hogs younger than one year must be litter notified.
Post coming show dates far in advance.
Excellent show prizes.
Show etiquette:
Videos 30-90 seconds.
Videos shot horizontally at the pig’s height.
No logos or banners in the video.
Hog must be shown at all angles.
Must wear dark pants.
A button shirt or polo is recommended.
No crocs or sandals.
No talking in videos.
Baiting is allowed with a treat on the end of a stick only.
Hog boards allowed.
Livestock whip, bat or whip is optional.
Wattled and unwattled pigs allowed to show.
#3 EKPA: www.ekpa.org
This is not a registry but an organization focused on breed preservation and education.
Established in 2018.
Members only resources available.
Lots of EKPA hosted digital educational seminars.
Very active collaborative member network.
Host a very rigorous and supportive youth program.
Do not allow IKKPS registered pigs to participate in programs.
Excellent mentorship program.
Memberships are $40 a year.
Offer farm listings on EKPA website.
Offer a scholarship program.
Co-sanction two national shows each year with AKKPS.
Showing:
Offer boar and sow breeding classes, market classes and showmanship.
Must be an AKKPS or EKPA member or family member to show.
Affordable entry fees for show entries.
Hogs older than one year must be registered in the AKKPS herd book.
Hogs younger than one year must be litter notified.
Post coming show dates far in advance.
Excellent show prizes.
Affordable entry fees.
Show etiquette:
Videos 30-90 seconds.
Videos shot horizontally at the pig’s height.
No logos or banners in the video.
Hog must be shown at all angles.
Must wear dark pants.
A button shirt or polo is recommended.
No crocs or sandals.
No talking in videos.
Baiting is allowed with a treat on a stick only.
Hog boards allowed.
Livestock whip, bat or whip is optional.
Wattled and unwattled pigs allowed to show.
