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True
Mini Potbelly Pigs. Nothing else comes close.
As a breeder I can state unequivocally that buying
a pig from a breeder that does not have a stellar
reputation and a very open door policy with plenty
of pictures of the breeding pairs and the piglets
before you make the trip for a visit is at best
very risky. This is all too frequently followed
by heartache and waste. Many of the people we
meet on a regular basis are heart broken after
having trusted an unknown breeder and ended up
with animals that are untamable, vastly oversized,
and or inbred (subject to heart, lung and other
serious health issues). These stories have ended
up with family members slaughtering and trying
eat the animal or searching in vain for a home
for an unwanted animal etc. We recommend visiting
a breeder before making any commitment. A breeder
should not only accept this but offer this readily.
A deal made over a photo of someone holding a
newborn pig they are offering for $50 can
seriously disrupt your plans and hopes of what
should be a rewarding experience. If you are buying
a pet pig without proper introduction from an
obscure breeder this is like buying a painting
site unseen from an unknown artist who describes
the work of art. The commitment on the part of
a breeder to creating an optimum pet pig is a
quite painstaking and and involves a lot of work.
From the selection and development of their original
stock which can be expensive and hard to locate,
to proper breeding farrowing and hours and hours
of interaction with ALL of the piglets born. Many
breeders start with common stock often mixed with
farm swine.
There are some very good and caring breeders out
there. But just as with any other pet breeder,
pet pig breeders span a wide range from good
to bad. The best situation is to meet the breeder
and their animals or at least find one with a
stellar reputation. Be thoughtful, remember that
if you purchase a pet from a breeder who does
not take proper care of his or her animals, that
you are possibly supporting some level of cruelty.
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