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Teacup Potbelly Pig
The craze for having pigs as a pet actually started with potbellied pigs which became very popular among pet owners through the United States and Canada in 1985. They were so popular at this time because this breed of pig was so clean, small, smart, and affectionate. However, they cost around $25,000 to purchase which only meant that they were not affordable for those looking to bring home a pet. Sad to say, as the fad was gone, many potbellied pigs found themselves in animal shelters, left along the streets or given away for free. Though the fad for potbellied pigs was long gone, breeders did not stop developing new breeds of pigs that are more favorable and more affordable for would-be pet owners. This led to the introduction of a newer breed in the form of a tea cup pot belly pig!
Getting to Know the Tea Cup Pot Belly Pig
One of the most attractive traits of a tea cup pot belly pig is the fact that it is a very smart and intelligent creature. However, their intelligence can sometime cause trouble for the owner. This is simply because it wouldn’t take a long time for your cute tea cup pot belly pig to learn how to access your cup boards and refrigerator doors in order to feed or have a taste of your food stocks. Aside from that, a tea cup pot belly pig can also learn some ways on how to get your attention just to persuade you to feed him, such as making an annoying squeal or noise in the morning to wake you up.
The fact that this creature acts like human beings in many different ways is another endearing feature many tea cup pot belly pig owners enjoy. However, the human traits of a tea cup pot belly pig can cause your beloved pet to be overly sensitive and demanding at times. It can also become bored and pout, which may result into your pet knocking over the objects at home or rooting through the house. Thus, if you want to be an owner of a tea cup pot belly pig, you have to be prepared to provide your pet the monitoring and discipline it needs.
Before you bring home a tea cup pot belly pig and make it your pet, you should first realize that aside from the possible behavioral problems, it also requires proper care and attention. While it's nice to see your pet eating a lot, it will not do him any good since a tea cup pot belly pig is still a pig, and like other normal pigs, it is prone to obesity and overfeeding your pet might only lead to health risks.
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