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The potbellied pig is a domesticated pig, also known as a Vietnamese potbellied pig, originating in Vietnam.
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Fast Facts
- Weight: 100 to 250 pounds
- Height: Less then 20 inches high
- Lifespan: 10 to 19 years
- Potbellied pigs do not have sweat glands
- Males are called boars
- Females are called sows
- Potbellied pigs are full grown at 2 to 3 years old
- Female potbellied pigs are capable of producing over 100 offspring in a lifetime. California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering Information
- Male potbellied pigs can become sexually active at six to ten weeks old. California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering Information
- George Clooney owned a potbellied pig named Max.
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Spay and Neutering
According to the California Potbellied Pog Association, potbellied pigs should be spayed or neutered; this will make for a much more docile pet and aid in a longer, healthier life.California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering InformationVeterinarians prefer to wait until the animal is between six and 12 weeks of age or weigh at least 20 pounds before neutering.California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering Information
Un-altered males let off a musky odor and can become aggressive, destructive and overly amorous with couches, chairs and other household furnishings.California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering Information
Females should be spayed before their first heat cycle. Check with your local veterinarian to find out if they alter exotic pets.California Potbellied Pog Association: Spay and Neutering Information
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Um, @ev owns a potbellied pig? RT @NomentionofKev 10 Things You May Not Know About Twitter http://bit.ly/17XzOr
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RT @yinh Pigs in mirror are craftier than they appear: http://tr.im/EGUQ [I kind of want a pet potbellied pig. But would the cats like him?]
@mykola | November 10, 2009 07:11 PM -
is listening to the sound of potbellied pig hoof trims. It's not pleasant, for us that is. The second the trim is... http://bit.ly/1HbTwj
@Animal_Place | November 10, 2009 04:45 PM -
@janblencowe_art sounds like Cuba - about 4000 people & EVERYTHING (LOL) is significant - even when the potbellied pig escapes - often :)
@sweetcindyluwho | November 10, 2009 12:17 AM -
my uncle is giving me a vietnamese miniature potbellied pig for christmas. i cant wait! i hope he's as cute as this- http://bit.ly/9qMzX
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