Meet the Mini When you come home to a dog or cat you are greeted by barks meows and wagging tails Keep the wagging tails and substitute snorts grunts or squeals that is the happy greeting you receive when you come home to a mini pig Miniature potbellied micro pocket and teacup are names for a type of dwarf swine bred to be smaller than a domestic farm pig Their good temperament and small size have made them popular pets in North America and Europe Pigs are fast learners A scientist once taught pigs to play video games 4
Mini piglets come into the world no bigger than a kitten They grow quickly An adult may weigh about 100 pounds 45 kilograms They stand about 18 inches 45 centimeters high at the shoulder Depending on the breed and the size of their parents they may grow larger or smaller Their typical lifespan is 10 to 15 years Some mini pig breeds can live longer FUN FACT A full-grown mini pig’s weight is compact A 100 pound 45 kilogram pig may be the same size as a 50 pound 23 kilogram dog 18 inches 6 The Göttigen mini pig was first developed in Europe for medical research
Just like farm pigs mini pigs are known for their chubby round bodies flat noses and curly tails Their large ears stand up straight and their small dark eyes are protected by long lashes They have thick strong snouts for rooting and digging On each foot they have a hoof Their tails can be curly straight or kinked 7
