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FishBottleT
Now this is stupid. I can understand small dogs…well kinda, but tiny pigs??? REALLY?? Someone spent allot of time and effort into breeding this small pig but someday they are gonna mess up and there will be some weird animals walking around. There is no reason for a small pig. No practicality what so ever.
nights
Theres no reason for a lot of types of dogs other then having as pets so give me a break
Gauldar
Potbelly pigs have been bred as pets for years, but there is a downside to them. Unlike other domesticated animals, viruses are able to pass between pigs and humans. Infact that’s the reason of the swine flu, where people went to work with the flu, the pigs caught it, and the virus mutated and got sent back into the human population. I’m not saying that this will spell the end of humanity, but I am saying, if you have a pet pig, be carefull if you are sick with a bug, the little guy might catch it and be the end of him.
LisaL
Ditto that nights.
I think they’re adorable 
I wouldn’t mind owning one, but I think my dogs would try to eat it O_O
ted
Are they called micro pigs because they’re small enough to fit in a microwave?
RooGrrrl
But do they taste good?
This seems like it would be a good solution for someone who wants to make their own artisan sausages but doesn’t have the space to raise full size pigs. Because, yes, intelligent as pigs are, they are also valuable livestock.
Great, now along with mini Dexter cows, pygmy goats and Shetland ponies, I’ve got another animal to add to my daydream of a mini-farm.
Lostfiniel
These pigs would not be a good idea to breed for meat or profit. Pigs are normally much cheaper than this. Buying such an expensive pig, feeding it until prime, paying for shots and vet bills and anything else will make the whole thing not worth the money. Really, the only reason anyone would pay this much for a pig is if it was a companion animal. In which case, the price is just fine. People pay as much or more for pedigree dogs.
I think it’s just fine for now. Sure, we’re messing with evolution here…but the fact that we breed normal pigs at all is the exact same thing. And, as far as domesticated animals go, pigs haven’t been changed so much from their original state. Pigs left in the wild quickly revert back to a natural state and they can actually survive on their own (Unlike almost all of our dog breeds.)
Katie Alender
First of all, 65 pounds is not petite! That’s the size of what people consider to be a fairly large dog. Secondly, how many people are just going to go out and buy pigs for the novelty of it, then abandon them when they realize it’s not the pet they wanted?
It would be like indiscriminately buying a dog without paying any attention to the breed. What’s their temperament? What are their tendencies and behaviors?
Nothing’s worse than treating living beings as fad items.
Necronomic Recovery
“There is no reason for a small pig. No practicality what so ever.”
Did you read the goddamn article? They’re being raised as pets, nothing else.
A Noun
No one is saying this, so I will…
The piglets shown next to the kitteh in the photo are just that – piglets.
You’ll notice they don’t show the grown pigs. They grow up, they’re a lot less cute.
Gauldar
@Katie Alender
“Nothing’s worse than treating living beings as fad items.”
The same could be said for Paris Hilton.
dreamsneverend
Awesome! I have 3 dogs, but if I lived on a house with more land I’d love to have a pet pig of that size.
JackiMann
WAW Little pigs i mean i have to agree with alot of the comments what is the point of them . . . . BUT if i had the money i would buy one they are cute fun and friendly when they get bigger you cook them ! Jokes . . But i seriously think they are amazing there is no point of them really but is there a point for most things in life no
Haohao
Omg soooo cute
i dont have 700 but if there’s a celebrity who doesnt want their pigs anymore
give them to me ohhhhhhhh so cute
Noelegy
Yeah. Paris Hilton has already snatched one up. I wish I were kidding.
E Thomas
Micro/Mini Pot-Bellied Pig Info:
If you read the articles closely-these micro/tea cup pigs are 14″ tall as adults-this is really nothing “new”.
Micro pigs as they are being called is nothing new-other than maybe a renewed craze. A friend of mine has been raising and breeding mini pot-bellied pigs for many years. I have one of his pigs and our pig’s name is Gippy. Gippy was the runt of the litter, a teeny tiny little guy no bigger than my small hand. Gippy’s parents were also quite small (as mini pot-bellies go). His mother, solid white, under 14″ tall and maybe 25-30 lbs at best and his father, solid black and might tip the scales at 40 lbs. They are both gorgeous, healthy and perfectly plump. Gippy, the runt, is now 2 years old and is still growing. He is not fat by any stretch of the imagination, in fact he is quite fit and is almost twice as tall and long as his father and currently weighs about 65 lbs. These are very special animals. Very intelligent and they need companionship, attention and stimulation and boundaries (ours has his own Disney DVD collection, TV and radio to keep him entertained if we can’t be with him-otherwise he could be quite destructive if allowed to do so. Gippy is also well trained for indoor domestication, is leash trained and was neutered at 10 weeks of age-a definite must for male pigs as they will get quite aggressive otherwise. A pot bellied pig is truly a wonderful animal, but please know what you are getting into. Do a lot of research. They blow their coats 2x a year and it is a mess. The males have tusks and should absolutely be neutered by an experienced vet that has a lot of experience w/pot-bellies as they are different from farm pigs and need to be cared for by a vet that understands the anatomy of a pot-bellied pig. They have hooves and they need to be trimmed-this is not a fun task if you do not have a well behaved and well trained pig. While they are clean animals-they like to nest and root and make a mess and their litter boxes require constant attention. They must have fresh water at all times and require special pot-belly pig feed (like Mazuri P.B. Pig Feed). They are very sensitive and can stress easily, it can even cause death. Dippity Pig is a possible stress/allergy related condition that causes oozing from the skin usually down the spine, their hind quarters drop and can cause them a large amount of pain, they may even squeal and show discomfort. It is alarming to anyone who loves their pig so keep an eye out-especially if the pig has been exposed to anything stressful. This condition and can be usually treated by giving your piggy baby aspirin and antihistamines, dosing according to the weight of your pig. It usually clears up in 24-72 hours-but always consult your vet first before treating your pig. And check with your city to make sure you are able to keep a pot-bellied pig as some cities still consider them as livestock and may not allow them. Please also understand that the average full grown mini pig weighs from 60-120 lbs and that is quite small in comparison to the farm pig. In the breeders pursuit to create a smaller pig there may be some genetic issues and health concerns that may arise. It is important to know your breeder and make sure he/she is not compromising the health of the pig in their quest to create a more manageable pig. The best advice is don’t skimp on the research and definitely go visit someone who has one before you run out and jump on the micro piggy band wagon! And after doing all that, if you decide a mini/micro PB is still right for you…enjoy him or her because they really are wonderful…but you have been warned! 
E. Thomas & Family
of Minnesota
Codyn
I might buy one I’ve done the reaserch and hoping someone would tell me where I can get one in Canada thank-you
lol
ok well i am doing a poject on these pig and there isnt much about them on the internat they are a good proit though becasue they are alot and cost alot to buy also right now they are the must have pet of hollywood and i really want one they are cleaner then dogs toungs and easier to train they can be litter traied to and look away to cute and look little forever!
ukmicropigs
Micro Pigs are very cute when they are piglets and still cute when they are grown up. For anybody wishing to find further information on micropigs, you should visit http://www.ukmicropigs.com. You will find an abundance of information from photos and videos to grooming and care files. This site is a good place to start for anyone who is unsure whether a micropig is for them. Thanks Ukmicropigs
ukmicropigs
For further information regarding micro pigs or pot bellied pigs please visit http://www.ukmicropigs.com. Here you will find information for keeping micro pigs, from licensing, care guides, to photos and videos. If you have any questions please do not hestiate to contact us, ask in our forums or use our new ‘ask the farmer’ feature. Thanks Ukmicropigs Team
brinney
ahhhh i think these pigs are aswome and cute and i would so buy one i hate dogs but i could live with one of these as long as they dont shed!!!!ahhhh so cute
Linda
Micro pigs are available in Canada, we are a breeder, but breed very few times per year. We specialize in the smaller, micro pig (AKA teacup, thimble and so forth) All micros come from cross breeding different breeds including the pot belly and Juliana. It is complex and takes generations to produce the perfect looking pig that everyone wants. The pot belly look is not as desirable and is being bred out for the most part in the micros.
I like the comments above by E. Thomas & Family, they are correct and everyone should do their homework before adding a pig to the family. They are NOT a dog, I find them easier to be honest, but certainly, different when it comes to dealing with them, mostly due to the high intelligence. You are also needing to understand the mentality of a prey animal vs, predator.
If you would like more info, I am happy to share it with you.
We would also encourage adoption of an animal in need vs. purchasing.
isabelle
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yetter390
they r so cute i love pigs! theese things r so small and even if u wanted to get bacon from it u would only get an inch. Also micro pig sounds like an experment y would u wanna eat it!!!!!!!!!
yetter3911
YA RIGHT .THERE ARE OOS CUTE IT IS LIKE YOUR IN LOVE WITH THEM ,I KNOW THERE ARE OOS SMALL .TI IS NOT THAT TIP OF BACCON YOUR TALING ABOUT.IT IS THE ONA SAID,OINK.
piggy lover
Hello (-:
I rescued one of these tiny beauties from a petting zoo.
Delilah was 3 weeks old when she was brought to a petting zoo and placed in a pen with 8-9 full grown pigs. the adult pigs starved and trampled her until she was “too far gone”. when i found this baby in a corner unable to walk i immidiatly scooped her up and asked the owner what had happened. she said put “that” down and let it die, its beyond saving. Well me being an animal lover i wasn’t going to let that happen. Delilah is now living in my family room weighing about 115 and happy and friendly as she could be. She is house trained and asks to go out when she needs to. we also have a 16 year old dog who delilah loves like her own. She welcomes whoever comes to the door with a bark just like she learned from the dog. She also sits when she knows you have a treat. Although she is great she also has some bad habits like opening the cabinet and helping herself to whatever is on the bottom shelf. I would recommend a pet pig to anyone who has time to spend training and loving one. And pig-proof your cabinet!!
-pig lover <3
Tim Giachetti
Sydney
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