Teacup Pigs? Miniature Dandie Pigs?
Is there such a pig out there?
Is there such a pig out there?
Pigtures of Teacups Pigs
Our Stories of Deceit...
Our Stories of Deceit...
3/16/10: I was a "teacup pig" surely sold to my mom and dad way too young as you can see by my picture! It's a good thing my parents loved me enough not to return me as I am sure that infamous breeder from Houston, Texas banked on them wanting me so bad they couldn't return me! I am now a very happy, deaf, 200 lb potbelly pig (lost some weight, snorrrts...) and you can read my happy ending ATTACHED...Most people would not have kept me and pigs like me flood the rescues because breeders will say or do anything to get us sold, even if they know we should stay with our mama pig until at least 8 weeks old. I'm just one of the lucky ones! C.O., Los Angeles, CA
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Asimo, sold by a Texas breeder as a teacup pig, "not to get larger than 50 lbs" was purchased by an older woman who could not physically handle a pig larger than 50 lbs. She did everything right, except feed him properly. She definitely overfed him, although the right kind of pellets and produce, but just costantly fed him. If you think starving your pig will keep your pig small, then the same must be true, you can truly create a "Giant" pig if you overfeed them! Do you believe that?No... you can create an overweight pig but they will only grow as big as they are supposed to grow.
This is Asimo now, placed into a sanctuary to get some exercise and lose a LOT of weight, he topped out at 275 lbs! He will lose the fat but will never shrink down to a "teacup" sized pig! Asimo is 24" in height so even if he lost all the weight he needed to, he will never become a 50 lb pig! No breeder can guarantee the size of the pig. Do you have children that are taller than you? Weigh more than you? Do you know of 5 feet tall women having 6 foot tall kids? It's all in their genes and none of the originally imported Vietnamese Potbelly Pigs were even close to the "claimed" teacup size. Please don't buy a pig for it's size or there may not be a sanctuary that has the space to take a pig that becomes an Asimo!
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I got my first pig, Oscar, about 10 years ago in Van Nuys, CA. He was 7 weeks old (or so I was I told, who knows the truth) and weighed just under 10 pounds. The breeder told me he would be no more than 40 pounds. I never saw the parents, but I was young and trusted her. Oscar weighed about 40 pounds when he was a year old and I was convinced he was done growing. However, he grew until he was 3 years old and as an adult he weighed 115 pounds. Remember... potbelly pigs grow until they are 4 to 5 years old! Stacy W., Davis, CA******************************************************************************
Hi, my name is Kito and my dad, Andrew and I are quite a team! I am a certified service pig for my dad's disability, but guess what?!!! I WAS BOUGHT AS A TEACUP PIG! I'm a small 140 pounds and still growing! Can you believe it? Someone would lie to my dad? Good thing he still loves me or I'd be on my way to one of those pig sanctuaries now!
Click Here to read my full story!
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This is the story of Piggy Sue (her name has been changed to protect the innocent!) She lives in the Netherlands and here is more proof, you cannot take a cross of larger pigs and make them smaller without massive inbreeding and/or starvation at a very young age! “In April 2009 a Dutch family drove to the UK to pick up a 6 week old piglet from Pennywell Farm. Not sure if it was sold as a teacup pig; the paperwork said “miniature Pennywell Farm piglet” and a newspaper clipping featured the photo of a “pocket pig at Pennywell Farm”. Click here to read my full story...
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Giela now resides in Florida with her other rescued brother and sister pigs. She was running around a mobile home park for about a month until Tom was able to catch and save her from being chased all the time by unruly children. She was also sold as a "miniature pig"... That's right! She is a miniature! All potbelly pigs are miniature pigs compared to a farm pig! Remember that miniature or not, all pigs are pigs and all pigs need to root and graze and dig like a pig! If you are not prepared to give them the time or area to do what pigs have to do, please consider a chihuahua! And if you love pigs so much and feel you cannot provide for owning a pig for 20 years or more, please seek a sanctuary in your area to support, sponsor a pig and/or even volunteer. Get to know these special animals that have a 3 year old's intelligence and then make an informed decision. A pig maybe the right addition for your family, but find out now before you bring these special, intelligent animals home!**************************************************************************************
Letter written to Susan Magidson of Ross Mill Farm on 3/05/10:
I went through your site and was so glad that there was someone telling the truth about how big these sweet animals can get to.
My husband has been wanting a pet pig for 14 years of our marriage. We are animal lovers, when he first brought it up I was able to find several people that told me that the pig out grew their home or neighborhood. I was able
to provide enough information that he agreed how sad to have a pet you may not be able to keep. That's just wrong.
The other evening HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER television program was on and of course the had this beautiful little "TEA CUP" pig and my husband started the whole conversation again. I'd love for him to have his pet pig; however we are definitely not equipped for an animal that can get up to the weights indicated. We were naive and thought perhaps there really was a breed that stayed smaller.
I believe if more people could read your information they might make a better informed decision. We've rescued a cat and a couple of dogs who we've loved immensely. I can't imagine being the person who would have to
surrender an animal because I didn't do my homework.
Sorry to be wordy. Thank you for your information.
I'll let my husband know that if we win the lotto he can buy a farm and a pig to go with it.
Sincerely,
Tami Koch
Indiana
I went through your site and was so glad that there was someone telling the truth about how big these sweet animals can get to.
My husband has been wanting a pet pig for 14 years of our marriage. We are animal lovers, when he first brought it up I was able to find several people that told me that the pig out grew their home or neighborhood. I was able
to provide enough information that he agreed how sad to have a pet you may not be able to keep. That's just wrong.
The other evening HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER television program was on and of course the had this beautiful little "TEA CUP" pig and my husband started the whole conversation again. I'd love for him to have his pet pig; however we are definitely not equipped for an animal that can get up to the weights indicated. We were naive and thought perhaps there really was a breed that stayed smaller.
I believe if more people could read your information they might make a better informed decision. We've rescued a cat and a couple of dogs who we've loved immensely. I can't imagine being the person who would have to
surrender an animal because I didn't do my homework.
Sorry to be wordy. Thank you for your information.
I'll let my husband know that if we win the lotto he can buy a farm and a pig to go with it.
Sincerely,
Tami Koch
Indiana
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