http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/240265
Posted Oct 16, 2007 by 666divine

Op-ed: Mini Pigs Hit The Market


If you want your trendy, fashion labelled kids squeaking with joy this Christmas, you are welcome to thrill them by presenting them with a brand new pint size pig! They can take them along every where they go. Not only can they sneak them inside their class rooms, they can even take them to shopping malls. I'm certain there will be a market for them.

Another good reason your kids should have one, is so their peers won't call them "losers" and you won't need to worry about your kids being left out of the “in crowd.” Just in case you didn’t know, cute little puppies and body piercings are a just a thing of the past.

Today, even two-year-olds are hippest to the hottest and freshest trends that come in all shapes and sizes. And your teens might also consider adding this new pet as a new fashion accessory. Or maybe the more radical ones can use these mini pigs to make social statement.

If you want to bring one of these mini pigs home, you can find them at Devon fun farm which is located near Buckfastleigh. It will only cost you £150. While you are at the farm you can meet its owner Chris Murray.

It has taken him nine years to cross breed these perfect little pigs. Apparently these tiny pigs are a variant of the rare kune kune breed, which is native to New Zealand.

Murray justified creating this miniature creatures because pet owners felt that it was no longer fashionable to own pot-bellied pigs. And pig lovers soon discovered that owning these animals was rather problematic. As piglets, they look very cute but as they get bigger they tend to become more of a nuisance. And these pigs don’t tender with age, in fact they become rather aggressive. Perhaps these intelligent farm animals just don’t give a snort about your hospitality.

But mini pigs are new to the market have an entirely different story. And according to Mr. Murray, these new breed of pigs are easily trained and well mannered. And the best part is, that when they are no longer in style you can easily hog'em up or serve them to your dog as chewable bacon bits.