Harness and Lead Training Tips

     Get a proper harness that is designed for Potbellied pigs. They are available
online and on Ebay. Do not tie a rope on it, or use a dog lead or any type of
harness that is not designed especially for pigs.


*Never rush the process.
*Make sure the measurements are exact.
*Never tie your pig up with the harness.
*Give it time. Pigs connect being tied up with being trapped. Do not scare it.
*At first do it indoors, away from other pets and children.
*Give it plenty of treats when it accepts the harness.

What Size will my Pig be?

One thing is for certain, they will not be the same size as Farm pigs, but they
will grow much bigger than your cat. A full grown Vietnamese potbellied pig
can be anywhere from 100 to 250 pounds and not be overweight, and is still
considered a miniature potbellied pig. On average, one will have a pig that
weight between 100 and 170 pounds, exactly like humans. This all depends of
course, on how you fed and exercise your pig. Overfeeding is the main reason
pigs develop health problems and die younger, so try to take care of this much
earlier on. Pigs will ask for food all the time and if you are inexperienced, you
will think they are hungry all the time. Remember who is Boss! On the flip side,
underfeeding them can lead to just as many health problems, so be aware and
feed them right.