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Do miniature pigs make good pets?

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Glitzy, for those of you who don't know, is a “Teacup” Pig (as you can tell from the video, pigs don't like to be held). Pigs are cute. Piglets are super cute. Pigs are very intelligent, highly social, and make surprisingly good, house-trainable pets. Unfortunately, 800-lb hogs are not cute. read more

Pigs and dogs do NOT mix. Dogs are predators and pigs are prey. Even the sweetest dog regardless of size will react eventually to the urge to kill when they hear the squeal of a pig. Pigs cannot defend themselves at all against a dog. Many cities do not allow pigs as pets. That is changing but v e r y slowly. Check your zoning. read more

Of course, as with any other exotic pet, an owner needs to check local regulations to make sure pot bellied pig ownership is permissible where they live. For people with appropriate expectations, a pot bellied pig will make a rewarding, entertaining, much-loved pet. read more

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