Before purchasing an American Yorkshire hog to raise you may want to talk to your local vet or expert farmer to learn a few basic rules for care. For instance, did you know that American Yorkshire hogs do not sweat in the way that other animals such as horses and cows sweat? These particular hogs do have sweat glands, but they are actually not very helpful when it comes to regulating their own body temperature. The sweat glands are located on the top of the American Yorkshire’s nose. This means the only place the hog can sweat is on or through his nose. This is not a sufficient method of sweating, which is why hogs like the American Yorkshire often wallow in the mud or water to cool off. The effects are generally the same as sweating. It’s important to make sure your hog has access to fresh water. Talk with your vet Mattoon, IL for more information.