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	POT BELLY PIG (Sus scrofa)
	Origin and History Pot Belly Pigs originated in Vietnam and were first brought to the United States in 1984. At their introduction, their market price ran well into the thousands of dollars. Recently, as the breeder market became satisfied, the price of pets has come down to match that of pedigreed dogs and cats, making them an affordable alternative to canine and feline pets.
	Description Physical The breed tends to like spacious places with no other pets in sight. As for temperatures, Pot Belly Pigs do not bear heat or cold and prefer moderate climates. Colors range from solid black to solid white, with a variety of spots in between. They have a potbelly that almost drags on the ground, and a straight tail. Male pigs have tusks.	"Burt"

Size
Pot Belly Pigs weigh no more than 2 pounds at birth. They grow rapidly and may become about 100-150 pounds when mature.

Diet
Omnivorous, fungi, tubers, bulbs, green vegetation, grains, nuts, cultivated crops, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and carrion. They eat almost anything but are best served by being kept on a rationed diet of 14%-16% protein.

Lifespan
These little piggies live between 12-20 years.

"Gertrude"

Fascinating Facts
1. Pot Belly Pigs are very intelligent and highly trainable.
2. Dogs can be dangerous for Pot Belly Pigs.
3. Sir Winston Churchill once said, "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."