October 7, 2009

A Pig for Connor

Connor already has a stuffed pig, of which he’s quite fond.ConnorPig 002 I found out about these tiny Tea-Cup Pigs today. tea cup pig While they are tea-cup sized when they’re babies, they eventually grow to the size of a small Labrador, weighing in at 40 to 60 pounds. Connor’s 65 lbs.big tea cup pigThese pigs can live for up to 18-20 years!

Is this just the latest trend? Thoughts?

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  1. HOBACOctober 7, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    If they can be house-broken, why not?

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    1. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      you can potty train them to use a litter box

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  2. Pigtown*DesignOctober 7, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    I am wondering if they're considered livestock!

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  3. for the love of a houseOctober 7, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Oh, aren't those babies adorable?! Wish they would stay that small. I think Conner (who is precious beyond words in that photo!) would love a little (or same size;) piglett friend!

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  4. Jeannine | The Small and Chic HomeOctober 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I saw the breeder (farmer?) on The Today Show and she said that she would only sell to someone who was qualified, which seemed to mean someone with land. She also said she didn't want one to be alone.

    But my golden retriever would be an excellent big brother to one of those cutie pies...but at $1,000 each, I think we'll stick to the canines for now. :)

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  5. home before darkOctober 7, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    I love pigs! They really are smart, you know. In my student teaching days I did a multi-media presentation on the relativity of beauty. Showed a new film on pigs that had won all kinds of awards. Forgot the principle was a Dr. Hamm. Would have chosen that lesson for my supervisor to evaluate me. Hysterical! At least the kids were funny. More than my supervisor as I recall. If I had land, I'd say yes to pigs. No to anyone without a sense of humor. Connor is such a studmuffin, I don't think he'd like competition.

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  6. a.October 7, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I saw those little piggys on tv this morning. They're like puppies, cute when they are babies but they group up!

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  7. UnknownOctober 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    cute, but i'd have to give up bacon.

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  8. soodie ::October 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I love your pic of Connor and his little stuffed pig!

    And I love those baby pigs. As Home said, they are very very smart. I was told that they are even smarter than a household dog.

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  9. preppyplayerOctober 7, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Love your pic of Connor and his piggie, many shades of beige!

    As for the little pigs, I just... don't... know.
    Cute though.

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  10. View The World - TravelOctober 7, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    I, too, am drawn to those cute little teacup piggly wigglies. BUT, having grown up on a farm, I can tell you the size of the grown pigs is the least of the worries. They stink to high heaven. Our pig pen was kept a very long walk even from the barn with the cows. So, I'd think twice before adopting one. I think even Connor would run for the hills.

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  11. ALWAYS CHASINGOctober 8, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Friggen cutest trend Ive ever seen! I love their mini trotters :)

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  12. ZZOctober 8, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    VTWT has it right. Nothing cuter than piglets, and adult pigs can be fun to be around, but they don't make very good pets. Adult pigs (hogs) don't interact with humans the way dogs do, are almost impossible to housebreak, and tend to be pretty destructive to their environment. And the odor! Very smart animals, though.

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  13. Occupy TerraOctober 8, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Pigs are awesome, and you'd be way better off with one of these Teacup pigs, as compared to the pig I see most often domesticated, potbelly pigs (they get to be HUGE) As long as the dog and the pig have a good relationship while the pig is young, you shouldn't have to worry about them as the pig gets bigger. That said, the last commenter is right, they can be destructive, and they love to escape

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  14. Pigtown*DesignOctober 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Ian... Connor's not destructive, but he LOVES to escape. His nickname is Houdini.

    Since I live in an 11.5' wide house in the center of the city, it's doubtful that I will be getting one of these critters!

    But I could keep neighbourhood traditions by running a little teacup pig down the streets.

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  15. Pat's AdditionOctober 9, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    My husband had a pet pig as a kid...VERY smart. It knew his uncle's car sound and would come running for handouts he brought from his bakery. But they had land, probably not so good in town!

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  16. hello gorgeousOctober 12, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I'll bet they can be housebroken - they're very smart. Piggers are the best. Next to Puggers. (I know, I'm a dork.)

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