What does a potbellied pig look like?
Potbellied pigs have a sway back, large stomach (pot belly) short snouts relative to other breeds of pigs, small rounded pricked ears, straight tails and many times have wrinkly faces. They come in all black, pure white, black with white markings, white with black markings, and a silver color. Adult pigs are covered with course, dense bristles. Most have a ‘mane’ or ‘mohawk’ that runs along the top of the neck and topline. The mohawk bristles can be raised and lowered depending on the pigs emotional state. Upright bristles can indicate aggressive feelings, but the mohawk is also raised when the pig is very content. Potbellied pigs have very fine bones relative to their size. They have hooves that consist of two main toes and two dew claws. The dew claws touch the ground in many cases. Male potbellied pigs grow tusks even if neutered. Females will also grow tusks, but these teeth remain very small. They range in size from about that of a cocker spaniel to that of a small Labrador retrie
