Other breeds were also incorporated into the bloodline to strengthen it, such as with ones from Luxembourg in 1955, Germany in 1971, and the Czech Republic in 1974.

[3] It is known for being more heavily muscled than other breeds and for being considerably large,[2] along with having a consequent "lower fat content".

The offspring are then bred back into the main Belgian Landrace line, bringing with them the better quality of pork.

The Belgian Landrace has been described as "a muscular white breed with heavy drooping ears.

"[5] They are shorter in a number of characteristics in comparison with other Landrace breeds, but are also "a very practical type that are sound in feet and legs, have good fertility, perform well in confinement, are good mothers and milk well until early weaning".