Common pet pig breeds and pictures

Pet pig, a new word in recent years, as a pig, in our country, used to eat. But in recent years, there are more and more pets, and the variety is becoming more and more complete and different, mainly Thai Xiang Pig, Japanese Xiang Pig, Taiwan Xiang Pig, and so on. Although full of wisdom and gregarious nature, it is too bad to have farm pigs as pets. They are very large and can easily grow to hundreds of catties. In addition, their huge size determines that they have a big appetite.

The domestic pig is too big, so the smaller and prettier pig becomes the target that people chase. In today's fashionable urban life, the mini pig that can be seen everywhere is undoubtedly one of the most popular pets among the urban population.

Vietnamese pot-bellied pig

Vietnamese pot-bellied pig is probably the most popular breed today. They have an attractive appearance and a tame character. Their exaggerated backs and bellies (a sign that other animals are overfed) are perfectly normal and healthy. Their average height is about 35 centimeters and their average weight is about 45 jin.

Huliani pig (painted pig)

Huliani pig (painted pig) is really small, with an average height of 25-40 cm and a weight of 13.5-45 jin. Like pot-bellied pigs, they are docile and like to play with toys.

African pygmy or Guinean pig

African pygmies or Guinean pigs are real piglets. These piglets weigh about 18-36 jin and have an average height of 35-56 cm. They are lively, alert and smart. Compared to pot-bellied pigs, African pygmies have a straight back. They like to get close to the people they like. Yucatan (Mexican hairless) pig-this kind of pig has both small and large ones. The larger varieties can grow to more than 180 jin, while the small ones can only average 45-90 jin. Their average height is 40-61 cm.

Ossaba pig

With an average height of 35-50 cm and a weight of 22.5-81 jin, they have dreamy temperament, can get along well with people and are very smart. This kind of pig can live for 25 years, so this kind of pig can be raised from a very young age to graduate from college.

Although it is not mentioned above which breed is better than the other, we strongly recommend that you take a closer look at the above introduction to determine which mini pig is best for you.