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A better pet than dogs.
Replies: 46 — Last Post July 9 6:53pm by RainBowBow
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Quote: from breakapart at 5:55 pm on July 7, 2008
very cute.

do they have heath problems like other "miniaturized" animals do?

That is what I'm not sure of. So I don't know if I can fully agree with this breeder or not.
I've seen breeders who breed small pot-bellied pigs, but these people are the only ones who breed 'Royal Dandies' (they've trademarked the name) as miniature pot-bellied pigs.
And of course, they won't admit it outright on their website.

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They're cute and all, but I would never get one instead of a dog.

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They're so cute!

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Quote: from Wakeupcall at 5:58 pm on July 7, 2008
Can they be house-trained?

Of course.

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Quote: from The Raven at 4:57 pm on July 7, 2008
Pigs have been domesticated for a very long time, anyway.

Like women?

Honest question: is it really humane/ethical to be using our technology to genetically engineer designer pets?

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Quote: from barnabas at 4:56 pm on July 7, 2008
Quote: from handsfree at 4:55 pm on July 7, 2008
I would *chomp chomp chomp* have any of those for dinner.

you arent supposed to eat this kind.

meanie head.

Oh, come on, they may be a great companion, but still tasty!

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I WANT A PIG SOOOO MUCH

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Quote: from Prince o palities at 11:02 pm on July 7, 2008
Quote: from The Raven at 4:57 pm on July 7, 2008
Pigs have been domesticated for a very long time, anyway.
 

Like women?  

Honest question: is it really humane/ethical to be using our technology to genetically engineer designer pets?

Is it actually genetic modification or is it just selective breeding?

Post edited at 3:17 pm on July 7, 2008 by marshmellowman

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I am pretty sure it is just selective breeding.

Pot bellied pigs have existed forever.

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Quote: from marshmellowman at 6:16 pm on July 7, 2008
Quote: from Prince o palities at 11:02 pm on July 7, 2008
Quote: from The Raven at 4:57 pm on July 7, 2008
Pigs have been domesticated for a very long time, anyway.
 

Like women?  

Honest question: is it really humane/ethical to be using our technology to genetically engineer designer pets?

Is it actually genetic modification or is it just selective breeding?

It's definitely not genetic engineering with technology.
They are just bred down in size. Though be it vastly, it doesn't take much to do it.

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20-70 pounds? That is quite a range, wow.

I would love one that is 20 pounds, but over 30 is way too big for my taste.

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Can you pick on up without it squealing?
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Personally, I would love a pig, but they're meant for wild.
Like ferrets.

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oh my god that is adorable! hahaha.

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theyre pretty kool

BUUUUT...

id still prefer a dog tho =)

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