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\"Pot-Bellied<\/a><\/p>\n

Growing up, I remember two pets that I so desperately wanted. The first was a Hamster, which never happened as a result of my brother being on the losing end of an agreement, and the other was a Pot-Bellied Pig, which never happened because… well, it was a pig. As a birthday present for myself (yes, I turned another year older today), I am going to see what I missed out on as we spend the next 5 minutes learning about the fascinating Pot-Bellied Pig.<\/p>\n

The Perfect Size<\/h2>\n

Our story starts in Vietnam, where this breed of domesticated pig was first bred. Naturally, this breed of pig has since spread all over the world and is a popular pet…unfortunately, it wasn’t popular enough to convince my parents but what can you do? It is important to note that the Pot-Bellied Pig is the same species as regular ol’ farm pigs but they have been cross bred to reduce their size to that of a medium-sized dog. There is quite a debate going on in the Pig world about the healthy weight of these smaller pigs. Some believe that a Pot-Bellied Pig needs to be at least 60 pounds to be considered healthy, while others feel it is possible to breed 20-30 pound P0t-Belly that is still perfectly healthy. I am not sure what the right answer is but regardless of their size, these pigs are cute.<\/p>\n

\"Pot-Bellied<\/a>
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The Trained Pot-Bellied Pig<\/h2>\n

Not only are pet pigs cute but they are very intelligent. As a result, these pets are able to learn basic commands such as sit and stay and can easily be litter or house trained, which was probably a feature I should have tried selling my parents on. Although being one of the smartest animals on the planet isn’t always a good thing for their owners as these pigs are quite good at opening doors, getting into cupboards and basically out-smarting their owners, so make sure you keep an eye on them.<\/p>\n

Just Like Humans<\/h2>\n

While the temperament of these pigs vary, they are typically friendly creatures, however, males tend to be more aggressive as they mature – you know how old people get cranky…well the same thing with pigs. Similarly, Pot-Bellied Pigs will usually go through their teen years the same way as your teenage son or daughter – testing your limits and frustrating you. But the joy of taking your pet pig for a nice leisurely walk or rolling in the mud makes all those frustrating years worth it.<\/p>\n

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Featured Photo Credit: \u00a0Jessica Worrall<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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