In the 1980’s Vietnamese potbellied pigs were introduced into the United States from Canada. This started a new craze and breeders began appearing everywhere offering these pigs as pets. Vietnamese potbellied pigs are very intelligent creatures and can make excellent pets provided owners are prepared to care for their special needs. Considerations for Pet Owners ...
As the owner of a beautiful 7 year old female potbellied pig, Lucy, I have experience and have done plenty of research on how to raise a potbellied pig. Here’s the scoop: Cute and Cuddly or Fat with a Face Only a Mother Could Love? First and foremost, you have begun in the right direction ...
Potbellied pigs have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. Most are black and wrinkled with sneered faces and small ears. The adults grow to about 200 pounds. Some potbelly pigs have white markings on them, less wrinkled faces and longer noses. The difference is in the breed of the pig. Potbelly pigs are sway-backed with ...
The dog – man’s best friend. Or so the saying goes. What about this little piggy? Up on the rise are teacup pigs, better known as the mini potbellied pig. In Europe, the teacup pig has become the new household pet. Most people think of the farm pig, waddling in mud but these little pigs, ...
It is inarguable that dogs have enjoyed the status of being the most popular pets among animal lovers for centuries now. But other animals such as fish, birds, guinea pigs, cats, ferrets, and hamsters have earned more or less the same status as pets. As the times got more modern, several animal lovers started adopting ...
