Hi piggy4me,
Thank you for an interesting question. I'm providing all I was able
to find on the internet that appeared to have what you are seeking.
Broken Bridle Pigs
http://www.brokenbridlepigs.com/about.htm
The original Potbellied Pigs that came to Canada were a lot larger
than most are today as over the years the breeders have genetically
bred for smaller pigs. The pigs today are usually between 45 and 125
lbs with the average weight at a year around 80 lbs. They can become
larger if not fed properly and they can live 15-18 years.
They are wonderful pets as they are very quick to learn. They can be
leash-trained and litter- trained as well as be taught to perform
tricks. They are very loyal, affectionate, and intelligent requiring a
lot of human interaction. Most piggies are hypoallergenic so they make
great pets for people with allergies. They are easy keepers as they
don't require a lot of pig feed. A minimal amount of feed twice a day
as well as some fresh fruit and vegetables will do. They are able to
graze in the warm weather but must have plenty of fresh water and
shade in the summer and warmth in colder weather.
We will have 2 or 3 litters a year and all the piglets have minimal
socialization and are house raised from weaning (6-7 weeks of age)
with TLC. All Broken Bridle piglets are purebred, registered,
vaccinated, wormed, and health guaranteed. All can be micro chipped.
Our piglets are neutered or spayed before they leave the farm and come
with a booklet with information about pig care. I am available at
anytime for advise before and after your purchase. When an order is
placed stating preferred colour and sex, we suggest you come for a
visit when the babies are over 1 week old and check them out. If you
can't come to the farm we will send you pictures. We also suggest that
you consider 2 babies so that they are company for each other. In most
cases, we can also arrange for the piggy to fly to you.
All our new piggies are registered with the International Potbellied
Pig Registry and this is included in our price. The cost of the pet
babies is $400.00 to $450.00 for a spayed female and $325.00 to
$375.00 for a neutered male, micro chipping is optional and cost
$52.50 extra.
The sky kennel will cost $55.00. The flight cost is your
responsibility. We ask for a non refundable deposit of $75.00 unless
we can not supply the piglet or we learn there is a medical problem.
Micro chipping $52.50
Kennels $55.00
We also now sell BROKEN BRIDLE FARM, POTBELLIED PIG PELLETS,
All Natural, No Perservatives
Our Pot Bellied Pig feed is 14 % Protein and is of the very best
quality for your pet pig.
ŠJune Knox 2000
23260 Mayfair Rd.,
RR 3.
Appin,Ontario
Canada N0L 1A0
Phone: 519-289-5870
E-mail: June Knox
sulei@execulink.com
Certified NAPPA Breeder
Registered Potbellied Pigs
The Following books are also available.
"Potbellied Pig, Behavior and Training" by Priscilla Valentine
"The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of the Pet Pigs" by Kathleen Meyers
"Pot Bellied Pig Parenting" by Nancy Shepherd,
Computer Enhanced Pigs
by Nancy Shepherd
A fashion feature on the morning news intrigued me. The cover girl for a
fancy magazine was totally computer augmented. In other words, she was a
composite of multiple women?s features, not a real person at all, but a
clone
derived from many. As abhorrent as this idea is to me, (being a
woman-of-character) I watched this segment and fantasized about "Computer
Enhanced Pigs". What fun it would be to create the perfect pig through
technology. This would certainly be faster and more efficient than the pains
taking process of selective breeding. We could place different noses and
markings, shorten legs, straighten pasterns, and make a pig polka-dotted
if we so desired. But, back to the real world.
Since this technology is not a possibility at this point in time, we as
breeders continue to try and improve our potbellied pig breeding stock,
safely and slowly. We select for qualities that are desirable, protecting
the integrity of the breed, while improving specific characteristics.
Size is an issue that breeders continually contend with. The pet market
demands a small pig. What is so interesting to me as a commercial pig
breeder, is that people think a ninety pound potbelly is BIG. Just let
that
person come to the farm and check out one of my seven hundred pound sows.
This commercial sow will be as docile and sweet as my ninety pound potbelly
sow, there?s just a whole lot more of her.
What is a micro-mini pig? What is a tea cup pig? What is a miniature
potbellied pig? Unfortunately, the use of the word miniature has been
misinterpreted since the beginning of the potbellied pig revolution. What
I mean by miniature is that compared to a commercial hog a potbellied pig is
much, much smaller. A three year old commercial sow will weigh as much as
eight hundred pounds. Compare this to a three-year-old potbellied sow
weighing ninety pounds. Potbellied pigs are naturally small. By
selectively breeding smaller pigs, the resulting offspring will
eventually become smaller. Potbellied pig breeders are involved in
this long, arduous
process and in due time there may be an actual miniature potbellied pig.
Personally, I have yet to see a micro-mini or tea cup pig. The claim that a
full-grown pig is only six inches tall is inconceivable to me. You must
remember that I?m from Missouri, the Show Me State; and, to date I have
not seen a pig this size. The unusually small pigs I have seen appeared
unhealthy and stunted, lacking good bone structure, proper conformation,
and good general body condition.
I would love to find a reliable breeder who could produce with consistency
a smaller potbellied pig with excellent conformation and good bone.
Breeders in the industry are striving to attain just this goal. But the general
public need not be misled. They should expect that a mature, purebred,
potbellied pig weigh between sixty and one hundred and twenty pounds. This
is smaller in dimension than many house dogs. People get so hung up on
the weight of a pet pig. The issue should not be the pounds of the pig, but
her health, movement, and social versatility in terms of how she will fit into
one?s lifestyle.
Serious breeders will continue to work at the task of producing quality
potellied pigs who demonstrate sound conformation and good disposition, along
with characteristics that are pleasing and make for a healthy potbellied pig.
Broken Bridles page 2
http://www.brokenbridlepigs.com/aboutmore.htm
Success Story
Letter of Reference for Mrs. June Knox
Breeder of Registered Potbellied Pigs
June 15, 2000
My husband Paul and I are the happy owners of a sweet
tempered and pretty silver female potbellied pig named
Rosabella. We got Rosie from June Knox at her
Broken Bridle Farm. We purchased Rosie
even before she was born. We were so excited
when June Knox called to tell us when she was born!
She kept us updated on Rosie's health and even
left a message on our machine of the little piglet oinks!
Paul and I felt confident that Rosie was in good hands.
June Knox is a wonderful mother to all her pigs.
She also works with a vet who is
very experienced with pigs.
We were able to go to Broken Bridle Farm
and pick up Rosie ourselves, when she was two
months old. The day we met Rosie, she was
a shy pig who was already house trained.
She already knew a few tricks, including
sitting on command. She had been raised inside
the house. June Knox took the time to teach us all about
how to take care of Rosie. She gave us many helpful
papers about raising a pet pig and she had
done all the pig registration paperwork.
She made sure that we left with plenty of feed,
a few treats, a harness, and a pet carrier.
June and her husband Frank Knox also gave
us a tour of their Broken Bridle Farm.
We were delighted to see all their animals
and especially the pigs!
We met about ten pigs, including Rosie's parents.
The pigs were very healthy and friendly,
eager to do tricks for a few treats.
They are housed in a clean barn and
they have a playpen outside.
Rosie has been a wonderful pet.
Whenever we have questions about her, we
call June Knox. She is always very
helpful and has had lots of experience with pigs.
Her knowledge of Rosie's parents
and grandparents is very helpful too.
When we decided to drive Rosie back to Appen
to be neutered, June Knox welcomed Rosie to come and
stay at her house to recover until she is ready
for the ride back home to Halifax
Rosie is a wonderful little pig. June
Knox helped us become knowledgeable pet pig owners
and has always been helpful when we call
with questions. She is always curious to hear
about Rosie and she keeps us updated
on how Rosie's pig relatives are doing.
Broken Bridle Farm is a clean, healthy place
for the pigs she keeps. Both June and her husband
take wonderful care of their pigs. When people
meet Rosie, many of them ask where they can get their
own pig. I tell them to call June Knox at her
Broken Bridle Farm.
Helen Hill, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Goku
Goku is the handsome brother of
Rosabella and he too has found a
wonderful family that treasures him.
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Best little Potbelly Pig house in Texas (ship worldwide... pigs are cuties!)
http://mysite.verizon.net/pigs2/index.html
Vickie Barrow
9030 Western Lane
Baytown , Texas 77520
Phone: 281-383-3669
email: pigs2@gte.net
Best little Potbelly Pig house in Texas
Extra Small Potbelly Pigs: sweet , loving, world wide shipping, 24 hr.
Helpline, beautiful colors & cute pug noses.
I HAVE BEEN LOVING, RAISING & breeding potbelly pigs for 15 years.
I raise my own line- the EXTRA SMALL Potbelly pigs.They have the little
pug noses & lots of blue eyes!! Beautiful colors- black&white- Silver&white.
Very loving , sweet& smart !! I will send you free info packets &
picts of new Litters & Mom & Dad -
See photos and more information on site.
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Nelson's Noah's Ark was a site name I saw listed on the internet in
several places, but all links lead to nowhere. I looked them up in
the Ontario Yellow Pages and wasn't able to find anything there.
Perhaps you might be able to track them down. I'm providing the
information only because I saw several references to them.
We live in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. We raise miniature
pot belly pigs, pygmy goats, ferrets, some pheasants and doves also
several breeds of rabbit.
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Hearts On Noses didn't say if it's mini's or not and I was unable to find a wepage.
Maple Ridge / British Columbia / Canada
E-Mail: heartsonnoses@shaw.ca
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
