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Potbellied pigs are excellent pets

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Pot-Bellied Pigs can make excellent pets. Much like a dog owner would research a particular breed of dog before making a committment to that animal, future Pot-Bellied Pig owners should do some reading, as well. Pot-Bellied Pigs have unique personalities and quirky traits that may or may not fit into your lifestyle.
Many Veterinarians and Animal [...]

Potbellied pigs as pets

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Potbellied pigs originated in the Far East. They were kept as pets by Chinese emperors as far back as 6,000 B.C. Potbellies were introduced to the United States around 1985 when Canadian Keith Connell imported them for zoos.
Full grown potbellied pigs weigh an average of 70-150 lbs., with some reaching 200 lbs. or more (miniature [...]