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Miniature pigs, also called mini pigs or micro pigs, are small breeds of domestic pig. All domesticated pigs are descended from the European or Asian wild boar. [1] They reach sexual maturity at four to eight months and must be castrated if they are kept together with the opposite sex. They reach their full height at four years of age.
Teacup pigs are really pot-bellied pigs sold as babies and usually underfed to stay small. Healthy and well-cared for pot-bellied pigs weigh at least 60 pounds and routinely reach 200 pounds or more.
The Göttingen minipig is the smallest domestic pig breed known in the world; as an adult, they weigh around 35 kg (77 lb). [1] Beside being known for their exceptionally small size, the Göttingen minipigs are known for their docile nature and very clean and well-characterized health status.
The Kunekune (Māori pronunciation: [kʉnɛkʉnɛ]) [1] is a small breed of domestic pig from New Zealand. Kunekune are hairy with a rotund build, and may bear wattles hanging from their lower jaws. Their colour ranges from black and white, to ginger, cream, gold-tip, black, brown, and tricoloured. They have a docile, friendly nature. [2]
Potential 'mini' pig owners beware: The pets can grow to be about 200 pounds, experts say.
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Pigs are extensively farmed, and therefore the terminology is well developed: Pig, hog, or swine, the species as a whole, or any member of it. The singular of "swine" is the same as the plural. Shoat (or shote), piglet, or (where the species is called "hog") pig, unweaned young pig, or any immature pig [23] Sucker, a pig between birth and weaning
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