Then give pot-bellied pigs a try. These loveable creatures are big news in the pet world.
Some owners swear the oinkers are more affectionate than their fur-bearing counterparts.
Pot-bellied pigs have become popular as pets in the last 15 years. They originated in the jungles of China and Vietnam. They were introduced to the U.S. as pets around 1985. They became popular among pet owners for their general cleanliness, intelligence, and unique appearance. Currently, there are an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 pigs kept as pets in North America, and this number is steadily on the rise.