Are Teacup Pigs Real?

Mini-pigs are only mini in comparison with domestic farm pigs, writes Rachel Virginia for The Dodo. ... “So-called teacups are actually potbellied pigs who are either underfed to stunt their growth or who are sold under false pretenses,” a pig rescue expert told her.

Are there real teacup pigs?

There really is no such thing as a teacup pig. So-called teacups are actually potbellied pigs who are either underfed so that their growth is stunted, or who are sold under false pretenses. ... Potbellied pigs can grow until they are five years old and reach well over 100 pounds.

How big do teacup pigs get?

Yes, smaller potbellied pigs do exist. But “smaller” is still about 90 pounds, and the vast majority of so-called teacup pigs actually grow to between 100 and 200 pounds.