Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust minority watchlist. It is a hardy breed able to cope with most conditions. The breed has a reputation as an excellent forager. Average Litter Size in 2009 was around 9.06 piglets and the breed is known for having good maternal instincts. The breed is also known for having a very gentle nature. This breed originated around the Berkeley Vale on the southern shore of the River Severn and was frequently kept in orchards.