Pet pigs are very intelligent and can train you just like they want you. Equivalent to a 3 yr. old they will keep you on your toes but also means they become attached to you. I have many times said that if you look into their eyes you can see your pig thinking. A pig will ponder a situation and find ways to accomplish what they want. That is one of the reasons that they can master complicated tricks like counting by honking a horn, sit, spin, and going to the back door ringing a low hanging Christmas bell to go out to potty. Pigs love to sit by you (on you) on the couch or lay by your feet like your favorite dog.
They can learn over 40 commands if you spend the time to teach them. A pig can easily be trained to walk on a leash and harness and to ride in a car. Yes, you can take a pig for a walk, but unlike a dog, piggy will take his own sweet time checking out every gum-wrapper and leaf on the pavement. If you are considering purchase a piglet for your family please check zoning laws in your area to see if you can own one. Pigs of any kind are not allowed in some locations.
Description
This is it. You are looking for that unique pet for your home and children. Maybe dogs and cats don’t turn you on or you are looking for something special. Maybe the idea of fleas and shedding hair is a turnoff. (Pigs are considered by many as hypoallergenic) You heard about teacup pigs and you want to find out all you can about them. You have come to the right place. Let us help you in learning about the “Teacup Pig”. First, let me explain that the term teacup pig is a marketing term used by breeders will not actually fit in a teacup after a couple of weeks old.
However, they are a lot smaller than a regular farm pig and are becoming quite popular as house pets. Imagine the size of a Cocker Spaniel if you measure their food and a Bulldog if you don’t measure. You will see that I personally use the term teacup pig throughout my website. This is not done to lie and say that a teacup pig will fit into a teacup but to optimize the site for a word that gets over 90K searches a month. Miniature pigs are smart, clean, generally non-allergenic, odor-free, flea-free, charming, and inexpensive to feed. Miniature pigs are social, bonding easily with humans.
Features
They’ll readily roll over for a tummy rub, as well as snuggle with you. They don’t bark, prowl the streets or spread rabies. Compared with dog droppings, mild smelling ”pig berries” are a breeze to clean up. While pet pigs are highly trainable and can learn at a faster rate than dogs, teacup pig behavior is vastly different from dog behavior. As eager as a dog can be to please his master, a teacup pig’s respect, trust and cooperation must be earned. If the teacup pig had it his way, you would be pleasing him. Pet pigs are unique animals and a pet of a different sort. They are similar to many of the regular pets you find in a home and yet different. Like dogs they can learn tricks, go for walks with leash and harness and believe it or not if a stranger comes to your house they will often bark at them. They are possessive of their family and occasionally may have to be put into another room when company comes because they don’t want others close to you. See the similarities to dogs? Pigs will use a litter box like a cat, ignore you when they are pouting just like a little child and play with string or empty box such as a kitten would do.
Characteristics
Appearance– The typical color of the mini pig is either pink or black. Rare spots, stripes, coloration, and eye color have an impact on its price. Once there is something unique on its looks, expect that the rate will be a bit higher. Different markings are results of breeding minipigs.
Size category– The maximum size of mini pigs are different and it depends on their types. Göttingen Pig is the smallest of the pigs while Vietnamese Potbelly Pig is the largest among all the types of piglets. Potbellies can weigh up to 200 lbs. But they are still smaller compared to an 800 lbs farm pig. Another type of mini pig is Kune Kune. This type is relatively little and it has the short-legged, short upturned nose, voluptuous appearance. Other than that, the most popular type is the Mini Juliana which is well-known for its spots. This painted pig’s spots are a breed requirement. The last type is Micro Mini pig which is the smallest breed. Mirco minis come in a variety of colors. They can weigh from 18 lbs to 80 lbs
Defect –Although it is very unusual that breeders have defective mini pigs, there might be an unfortunate instance that a pig comes out deaf. If this happens, its price goes down in the market.
Gender– Since all mini pigs are captive-bred, there is also a chance that owners will buy mini pigs for business purposes. Because of that, female pigs are more expensive than males. However, a rare male pig is more costly than the classic female teacups.
Teacup Pig Price
$1,200.00 – $6,500.00