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Evaluating Structure and Soundness
 Feet
and Pasterns
The feet should be big with even toes that are squarely
set forward. Pasterns should be set at a 45-degree
angle to the ground allowing for maximum cushion and
flexibility. The picture on the left shows the dewclaws
on the rear feet touching the ground, providing evidence
that the pasterns have too much set. The picture on
the right shows feet that are turned outward (not
square with the body). This structure defect will
restrict flexibility and place additional stress on
the pasterns, knees, and hips.
This picture shows a pig with good feet that are
squarely set and pasterns that have the correct angle.
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