Buyer question
How long does a Pot-bellied pig live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pot-bellied pig a lifespan of 12–18 years.
Source: the Pot-bellied pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pot-bellied pig in the Animal Library
The detail
Pot-bellied pigs come from Vietnam and are kept mostly as pets. They are smart, social and can be litter or house-trained, but even pigs sold as "mini" usually grow to 100 pounds or more and live well into their teens.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Best fit
- Pets, experienced homes
- Temperament
- Smart, social
What to weigh
Many "teacup" or "micro" pigs grow much larger than promised. Zoning rules may ban pigs, and they need hoof and tusk care.