Long gone are the times when people only kept cats and dogs as indoor pets. Now you can get a gerbil, a snake, or even a spider to love and cherish! What’s even better is that most of the farm animals, like ducks and even cows, have cuddled their way up to petdom. But we’re the happiest to know that cute pigs are among the ranks of pets, too.
Just look at how adorable, smart, and playful they are! It really is a wonder it took them so long to occupy the space in our hearts. And if you’re unsure whether cute baby pigs are truly that adorable, just take a look at the pictures of rosy piglets we rounded up on our list.
Sure, pigs used to be known for being untidy and annoying, but that’s just prejudice talking. In fact, they’re loving and highly intelligent animals that can make amazing pets if you have the right space to keep them. In fact, these cute pigs are so much more than just farm animals!
We bet you’ll be convinced of these animals’ awesomeness as soon as you take a look at the tiny, cute pigs in the photos we’ve prepared for you. So, scroll down and prepare for a total overload of cuteness.
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Piglet Blep
Are Pet Pigs Smart?
Pigs can be great pets as they are intelligent and like being with people. Pigs are actually clean animals, and the bristly hair pigs have is hypoallergenic. It’s also known that these cute peg pigs love to cuddle with their people, so you can absolutely hug a pig whenever you feel like it!
What’s more, you can teach them dog tricks and even take them on walks as they can be leash trained. In fact, pigs are thought to be smarter than dogs and even three-year-old kids! And having such a smart animal as a pig can be a lot of fun.
Pearl Cuddling Her Little Stuffed Piglet
Are Mini Pigs Good Pets?
They are, however, as with any animal, there are many things to consider first. A big thing is where to keep one and what to feed it. All the small pigs in the photos are actually baby animals, so they are not grown up yet. Often, people don’t expect their cute baby pigs to grow up so big and end up giving them away.
It is because the name ‘mini pig’ is very deceptive. They can weigh 50 to 150 lb or 20 to 60 kg and more when fully grown. People often don’t expect them to grow that big because they don’t take a look at the pig’s parents and don’t get informed about the breed.
Kevin And Girly Girl - Friends For Life
Are Pet Pigs Easy to Keep?
One of the most important things these cute pet pigs need is an outdoor area. That’s because they need to use their natural instinct to forage for roots and fungi. Of course, they like their mud baths, which are also essential for preventing them from overheating. Their skin is actually quite sensitive and can get sunburnt easily, so when they are kept outside, they need shade.
When kept inside, considering how big they are, they might need a separate room with blankets for them to nest in. Alternatively, you can build something similar to a barn or a shed for them to be safe from the wind and rain or any other harsh weather conditions.
In the wild, pigs spend a large portion of their day turning over ground to seek out roots, bulbs, insects, small rodents, and even reptiles. However, as pets, they are usually kept in a confined space, so the owner must ensure that their cute mini pigs are well-fed. Usually, that means buying special food, as in some places, feeding pet pigs scraps is illegal because it can end up making them sick. Pigs are known for eating almost everything. Hence, it can be dangerous to leave them hungry as they will find something to stuff their stomachs with, which might not be the best for their guts.
Then, you should remember to take it to the vet regularly. Also, make sure that there is someone who knows how to take care of pigs, because different vets specialize in the care of different kinds of animals.
And lastly, potential cute pet pig owners should also remember that these animals might live up to 20 years. They have to be sure that this isn’t just a temporary wish because they see everyone taking pictures with them looking cute. It’s a living creature, and you can’t just get rid of it when you get bored. In fact, it is illegal to just leave a pet pig in the wild because it isn’t adapted to living on its own, so it’s considered animal cruelty!
A Week Ago Bruce Fell Out Of A Semi On His Way To A Commercial Finishing Facility. This Is Bruce Now
What Is the Cutest Type of Pig?
In the world of cute mini pigs, there are still some that might be even cuter than the rest! Here are the top five cutest pig types that we’d love to have as pets:
American Mini Pigs — a cross between several breeds, these mini pigs’ cuteness could melt even the coldest heart. However, although they are called “mini,” they can still grow up to be around 20–30 in or 50–75 cm tall, so bear that in mind.
Pot-Bellied Pig — rotund in stature and varied in their bristle color, these Asian natives have been long favored among pet pig aficionados.
The Kune Kune Pig — the hairy and plump New Zealand native might be just the cutest pig around. However, they’re far from being called mini pigs as they can grow to up to 440 lb or almost 200 kg in weight.
The Juliana Pig — the Juliana pigs are the smallest cute pigs in the world. They only weigh around 40 to 80 lb or 18 to 36 kg when fully grown and are perfect for keeping both indoors and outdoors.
The Gottingen Mini Pigs — bred to be small for biomedical research purposes, the Gottingen pigs soon found their place in the pet market. Weighing just around 60 lb or 27 kg and known for their pleasant demeanor, these cute pet pigs deserve a place on everyone’s couch.
Of course, it’s always up to you to decide which cute pigs are indeed the cutest! But if you’re seriously considering getting one as your pet, always talk to the breeders and learn about your piglet’s parents to determine whether your little piglet won’t grow up to be a huge boar.
Piglet Sunbathing
Why Are Pigs the Cutest Animals?
Some find ducks to be the cutest, others have a soft spot for reptiles, but to us, it will always be the tiny cute pigs that are most adorable! And although the reasons for their cuteness might vary from person to person, here are our thoughts on why pigs are just the cutest:
- They’re highly intelligent. And you know what they say — the smarter, the cuter!
- They’re round, soft to the touch, and have curly tails and floppy ears. This one’s pretty much self-explanatory.
- They’re clean! Yes, indeed, pigs are very clean animals if given the chance to be.
- They’re hypoallergenic. If you’re allergic to cats and dogs, a cute pet pig might be your best bet.
- They’re cuddly. These cute mini pigs are very affectionate towards their owners, and who doesn’t love a pet that lives for cuddles!
If you think we’ve missed a reason as to why pigs are the cutest animals, please let us know in the comments. And for now, let’s take a look at the remaining pictures of these painstakingly cute pigs!
After Spending 12 Years In A Tiny Stall, This Pig Finally Found Someone Who Loves Her
A Happy Pig
This Piglet With Buck Tooth
The Kitten Lady’s Newest Foster, Isa The Piglet
My Girlfriend Is Beyond Obsessed With Mini Pigs, But Had Never Met One. That Changed Today
Couple Thinks They Adopted A Mini-Pig, Keeps Her As A Pet Even After It Grows To Be 650 Lbs
I think this is the case with a lot of so called mini or micro pigs.
Lazy Sunday
Smiling Piglet On A Pooh Blanket
Can You See Me?
The Face That Greets Me When I Get Home
This Is The Best Picture Of A Pig I Will Ever Take
After Waiting 115 Days, Our Little Farm Girl Woke To Brand New Kunekune Piglets!
Foster Kitten And Piglet Are The Best Of Friends
Floppy!
Vet said Floppy wouldn’t live longer than a week and recommended putting him down, now he is 1.5 years old and a 500 lb indoor pig.
Happy Little Piglets!
Chilly Piglet Keeping Warm
I Photographed A Pig In Pink Tulips
One Farm Animal Sanctuary In South Carolina Is Looking For Volunteers To Cuddle Their Piggies
Here's A Picture Of My Mom Holding A Smiling Piglet
Pigs Are Known For Being Very Sociable And Intelligent, And This Is Especially The Case For Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs
Happy As A Piglet Getting His Belly Rubbed
I Didn't Realize Pigs Could Be So Cute Until I Caught This Little Guy Smiling At Me!
My Friend Is Fostering A Runt Piglet. I Think He Fits In Well With The Family
My Girlfriend's Parents Got A Few New Baby Ducks For The Farm. Looks Like Petunia The Pig Likes 'Em!
Baby
A Little Pig In A Pumpkin
Sleeping Piglet With Her Matching Toy
Meet Hamlet, The Piggy Who Saved My Life
Happiness Is A Pan Of Veggie Fried Rice! Chef Pop Is Taking Orders. Who Wants Some?
Michael Met Batman
This Pig Enjoys Painting And Has Become The World’s First Pig Artist
Piggy Back Ride
Pretty Pig
My Friend's Pig Just Had Piglets. Her Pug Approved
Pet Pig
My Roommates And I Got To Baby Sit Our Friends' Pig, Mia Hamm! She's Always Smiling
My Friend Got A Pig
Derpy Piglet Blep
The Face A Baby Piglet Makes When You Tickle Him
Tired
If You Give A Pig A Pancake, She'll Want Some Syrup To Go With It
Girlfriends Pig Is Pretty Excited For Fall
Happiest Little Pig
My Babies
Spider-Man And Spider Pig
Fun fact: In the comics there's actually a pig spider man his name is spider ham/ Peter Porker!
Ever Seen A Pig Smile?
My Pig Has An Identity Crisis
This Tiny Piglet
Mangalitsa Piglet With Very Woolly Parent
Chewy Loves Apples!
That’s The Spot!
Happy As A Pile Of Pigs In A Bed
When Pigs Fly
My Coworker Just Adopted Two Piglets
Piglet Takes A Lap Nap
This Is My Best Friend Hank Trying To Figure Out How To Make The Font Bigger
Lola Taking A Bath. 3 Years Ago We Saved Her From Death And Now Look How She Is Enjoying Her Life. Now They Have A Big Pond And She Doesn't Fit In The Bathtub Anymore
Year Ago Pearl And Arnold Came Into Our Lives And Made Everything A Million Times Better
I Present To You: Piglets In A Pumpkin
Happy Pig Giving A Hug In A Hammock
I’m Too Pretty To Walk
Piglet Waiting For Ice Cream Hehe
A Pig Ran Through Grandmas Wedding Photo - 1927
I love the expressions! I hope the pig brought them good luck.
House Pig By The Fire
Sleepy
Happy Little Piglet
Happy Monday! Hamlet The Pig Derp
I Took Edie Camping. She Sleeps Like A Toddler
My Friends!
Foster Piglet
A Cat, A Pig
Sunny And Sunflowers
Will Only Pose For Photos For Kiwis
Penny Showing Off Her Pearly Whites
Met This Fellow Today... Meet Ollie, Our Baby Pig!
Bruce Update: He Got His Way Again After A Day Of Fun In The Mud
Girlfriend Wanted A Micro Pig, I Was Skeptical At First But His Smile Sealed The Deal
Pretty Please?
Lazy Monday
The Pig
Have A Nice Day!
Winter Fashion For Pigs
Cute Baby
Met This Little Angel At The Punk Rock Flea Market Today
Grandma Approved!
Hello From Penny! She’s A Happy Girl
Sweet Polka Dot Piggy
Babysitting A Micro Pig And I Think I Just Depleted All My "Aww's" For The Day
This Is My Mom’s Pet Pig, Rudy. She Made Him A Jacket!
We Need More Piglets Around Here
I Had To Give Back The Piglet I Was Babysitting Today, So I Gave Her A Piggie Of Her Own For The Road
Pig And A Piglet
Cutest Chubby Piggy
Mario Balotelli's Piglet
Pig In A Blanket
Piglet Who Loves His Big Brother
Hercules Cannot Help Himself During Pumpkin Season
He Loves His Heater
Kevin, My Neighbor, He'd Stop By For Snacks And A Visit
True Friends
This Is My Pig. He's Gone From Being Scared Of Being Held To Running Into My Lap Any Chance He Gets
Starbuck, The Pig!
Tickles
These Pigs Actually Live In The Bahamas. And The Weirdest Part Is, They Swim. They Go Up And Greet Fellow Swimmers With Joy
Little Piglet Smiling In Its Sleep
Piglet Using Baby Bunny As A Pillow At A Animal Nursery
Just A Pig Chilling In A Doorway (Yes The Pig Is Alive And It’s Name Is Pork Chop)
Frederik Takes His Teddy Pig To Bed With Him Every Night At Hof Butenland Sanctuary
Hamlet The Pig Wants To Snuffle You!
Piglet
Throwing It Back To Our Bear Hoodies
Keanu At 5 Weeks
So Glad It’s Socially Acceptable To Be Lazy These Days
Scooter Pig! There You Are
The Big White Piglet Really Needed Cuddles
Hamlet's "Noble Pig" Pose
My Pig's Selfie Game Is Strong
Here's My Dog Having A Morning Snuggle With "Her" Baby, An Orphaned Piglet
Piggy Nibbles
Piggy At Home Depot, What He Gonna Buy Though?
Y'all, Meet Boston!
Thanks For My New Friend, Mom & Dad!
Ready To Kiss The Chef
Every Night, My Pet Pig Greets Me At The Door And Demands To Be Snuggled
Happy Snout Sunday
Travelers Flying Out Of San Francisco Airport May Be Comforted By Lilou, The World's First Therapy Pig
Ooooomg Look At Me! And... Me!
Teacup Pig, So Cute!
Ready To Go For A Walk In His Winter Coat
Snoot
Gus Is Excited About His Food
Zzz...
Bath Time
I Don’t Want To Go Outside!
In The Pool On His Birthday
Good Friends Make The Best Memories
There Was A Lot Of Grunting Coming From The Pantry
Some Preciousness For All Piggy Lovers
Warming His Piggy Buns
My Dog Has Found Her Calling: Being A Surrogate Piglet Mommy
My Piglet Dexter Meeting My German Shepard For The First Time
Is It Watermelon Season Yet?
The Ultimate Trio
Pig Life
Sleepy
Fitting In 10 Naps A Day Is So Tough
Monday Feelz
Happy 2nd Birthday To Our Loving Lenny Boy
Mom, Stop Looking At Me. I Still Fit, I Swear
My Pigs Performed The Grinch. Here’s Max
This Is Dragon, One Of The Newest Members Of Our Sanctuary
Nothing To See Here, Move Along.
Macaroni
This One Is By Far The Friendliest
Tyrion The Mini Pig
Derpy Pig
Meet Bob, Pig In The City
More Piglets
Love My Sweet Smiley Boy More Than Words Can Say
A Fresh Piggy Ready For Some Snacks
Twinning
Pig In A Blanket
My Pig
Anyone Else Staying Inside For Black Friday?
What Type Of Pig Is This?
Friendly Pigs
Saddling Up
Penny My Teacup Pig
Bath Time
Meet Felix!
Pickles The Mini Pig Enjoying The Sun
Day Out
Not Enough Piglets In Aww, This One Is Ten Hours Old
When You Find Out That "Mini" Pigs Don't Stay Small
Finally a pig post! Wish we could upload our own. I definitely have a few I could add.
You can always start your own post. I for one would love to see your piggy post.
Load More Replies...I watch videos made by Lester Morrow, for his site 'Ima Survivor Donkey & Farm Animal Sanctuary', with many piggies, like Pig Newton, Pig Trudy, Peggy Pig, Copper, the late, and much-loved Petunia Pig, and her companion Lola. Also many goats, 4 ostriches, 2 alpacas, all rescue animals, on a large family property in southern Texas. So many people in apartments obtain a 'mini' pig, only to find it outgrow the space, and have to rehome it.
I don't understand how people can eat pigs knowing how intelligent and genetically close to humans they are...
Finally a pig post! Wish we could upload our own. I definitely have a few I could add.
You can always start your own post. I for one would love to see your piggy post.
Load More Replies...I watch videos made by Lester Morrow, for his site 'Ima Survivor Donkey & Farm Animal Sanctuary', with many piggies, like Pig Newton, Pig Trudy, Peggy Pig, Copper, the late, and much-loved Petunia Pig, and her companion Lola. Also many goats, 4 ostriches, 2 alpacas, all rescue animals, on a large family property in southern Texas. So many people in apartments obtain a 'mini' pig, only to find it outgrow the space, and have to rehome it.
I don't understand how people can eat pigs knowing how intelligent and genetically close to humans they are...