Buyer question
Is a Pot-bellied pig good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Pot-bellied pig 2 out of 5 for beginners (harder than expected).
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.
- Temperament
- Smart, social
- Best fit
- Pets, experienced homes
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Smart, can be pushy)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
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.