It is believed that those who can raise a hog of more than 1,000 lbs must have virtuous ancestors. To raise the champion is a great glory.
依照本省習俗，每逢廟會祭祀、建醮大典，總要將牲品中最重要的大豬公做個比賽，最重的則抬上冠軍寶座，並頒給飼主獎牌。信徒們認為，能飼養出千餘台斤的大豬公，是祖上積德；而能在豬公大賽中奪魁，更是無上的光榮。