Why Would Rupert Grint From “Harry Potter” Buy a Teacup Pig?
Hopefully the motive behind the famous actor buying two Teacup Pigs has got nothing to do with status symbols. At a cost of $1,100 each, Teacup Pigs could very well become status symbols to the rich and famous. Fortunately Jane Craft, the well known breeder of Teacup Pigs screens all potential buyers and will not sell to unsuitable buyers. Her requirements are that her Teacup Pigs go to a loving home where the little pig friends will get more than enough attention and she sells them in pairs to make sure that they have animal companionship. There are very many other valid reasons as to why anyone would want to become the proud owner of these cute little pigs.
They are clean and odorless, intelligent and affectionate, and a friend that will be around for between 15 to 20 years. A fully grown Teacup Pig, at two years old is about the same size as your average dog, reaching knee-height. By this time they should weigh approximately 65 pounds if they have been well looked after. It is extremely easy to fall into the trap of overfeeding pet pigs as they tend to be manipulative and are incessantly hungry. Pigs do not have a thalamus and therefore do not know when to stop eating. If allowed they will eat themselves to death. Strict control over their daily intake will however ensure that a Teacup Pig remains in good condition and will be around for years. Another good reason for choosing a Teacup Pig as a pet as opposed to a dog is because they do not have fleas. Neither does their hair fall out and obviously they do not bark.
These pets can be house-trained but when they are outside they can be given a special corner for their toilet routine and therefor will not leave their messes all over your lawn as dogs tend to do. You will however need to compromise a piece of your garden for your little piggies rooting habits. These are instinctive and if your pig friend does not have a designated place where he can dig into soil with his snout you may find him uprooting your garden. Pigs are not the ideal pet for everyone however as they are very demanding and will require a lot of attention. They are fast learners but will try to dominate you until they have been taught that you are the boss.
They must be taken out for a walk each day, preferably on a leash as they get lazy and aggressive without sufficient exercise. They need a camped off area in the garden to graze and must be protected from dogs as they have no way of defending themselves should they be attacked. Teacup Pigs are not farm animals and will need a place to sleep indoors. They will not be able to handle extreme heat or cold and you will need to have a bed or bedding for the little pig to sleep on. All in all having a Teacup Pig as a pet can be a very rewarding, albeit a demanding experience. I am sure that Robert Grint is aware of this and will take time out to enjoy his new piglets.
Lau invites you to find out more about these wonderful little Teacup Pigs that are taking the world by storm.
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