What is a teacup or “micro” miniature pig?
Many breeders are frantically trying to breed smaller and smaller potbellied pigs in hopes that the smaller size will attract more buyers. We have investigated and seen numerous pigs advertised as a “teacup” or “micro-mini” pigs. In virtually every case what we have found was a normal potbellied pig that has been chronically underfed and malnourished in an attempt to keep it small. This information has been verified with numerous other sanctuaries and knowledgeable pig people. In the few instances where a very small (under 20 pounds) pig has been bred, it has been the result of inbreeding or very concentrated cross breeding. These pigs tend to be sickly and unhealthy pigs with a myriad of health problems and very short life spans. At the present time, and to our knowledge, the teacup or micro mini pig does not exist, nor has any one successfully bred a healthy and normal pig this size. We are certain, however, that the quest by breeders to breed this highly desirable and highly marketa
