The Large Black was developed from pigs of Devon and Cornwall in England and the European pigs found in East Anglia. The pigs of East Anglia were believed to have been developed primarily from Chinese breeds brought into England in the late 1800’s. Conversely, the breeds of Devon and Cornwall were mostly influenced by European breeds, primarily those from France. After 1900, the Large Black became well known outside of its native region and spread throughout Great Britain.