What is a Royal Dandie™ Miniature Pig?
We are now accepting deposits on our next litters of Dandies and Dandie Extremes!
5-1-2008
Piglets available now!
Ask about our "Dandie Extremes"
The next generation of Royal Dandies!
If you have always wanted a Pot Bellied Pig but wanted one that would stay small enough to keep in your house or apartment Royal Dandies TM are for you!
Royal Dandies are a product of a 22 year breeding program created because of a demand for a truly small, house pet size miniature pet pig.
At Patty’s that is exactly what we’we have done. We have combined, small, intelligent , social and affectionate miniature pigs to create a consistently small, extremely healthy pet pig with good confirmation, wonderful personality and funny sense of humor!
Dandies average from 20 lbs. to 65 lbs. if fed properly and allowed to exercise.
Dandie Extremes average from 20 lbs. to 39 lbs
Genetics play the most important part in the Dandies potential size at maturity. We have bred small pig to small pig for many generations. We do not withhold feed. Our breeding stock are allowed to come and go from their stalls at will until they are actually ready to give birth to their piglets. Dandies are naturally small because of their genetic background. If you over feed them and don't give them enough exercise they will gain weight just like any other animal will. At Patty's we educate our new Dandie owners on what to feed, how much to feed and supplement them for optimal health. Dandies are not dwarfs, they are small well proportioned miniature pigs with good confirmation. The are much more agile than the larger Pot Bellied Pigs as they can climb and jump.
We are the only breeders of "Royal Dandiestm" and "Dandie Extremestm" in the World!
We have never sold un-neutered or un-spayed piglets!
We do not sell breeding stock!
At Patty's we hope to help control over population and production of unwanted miniature pigs!
Since we only have a few litters every year we provide good homes for all of our piglets.
What is different about Royal Dandie pet pigs?
What applies to a normal-size Pot Bellied Pig still applies to a Dandie but in a much smaller package.
In general Dandies have healthier conformation than a standard Pot Bellied Pig. Dandies have longer legs than a lot of Pot Bellied Pigs and move more freely. They are more agile and can exercise more, which in general makes them healthier than a standard Pot Bellied Pig.
Dandies are easier to transport than their larger relatives, so they are much easier to take on outings and to your Veterinary if necessary. This makes for a much happier veterinarian too!
Our piglets have been domesticated for so many generations now that they are born more and more puppy-like with each new litter. I have seen wonderful changes with our piglets, such as accepting human touch more quickly and adapting to the litter box and leash training more easily. These little piglets will amaze you at how smart they are and how fast they adapt to new surroundings and settle into their new home.
Our piglets will accept their leash in an average of 15 minutes! Many times they will jump into their litter box without being shown! They are very, very smart!!
Check out our Infinity Plus Training Harness/Leash ™ and training DVD on our product page!
We raise our piglets around dogs and cats so they are not surprised when they go to their new homes. Dandies are extremely social pets!
What do Royal Dandies eat?
As commercial pig pellets were designed for the larger breeds of Pot Bellied Pigs we have created a feed that is specifically designed for Dandies and their special needs. Protein levels & Carbs and other important ingredients are balanced properly for small their size and indoor pet pigs.
Warning!!!!
Do not feed farm pig feed to any Pot Bellied Pig as they are meant to encourage growth for slaughter pigs. Most Pot Bellied Pigs chows are not recommended for Dandies as they are not designed for their small size and specific needs.
We also manufacture our own line of Infinity Plustm Vitamins, Minerals and Coat & Skin Supplements.
Our Infinity PlusTM products our the best you will find anywhere! We have tested them on all of our Dandies (yes we test on animals!) These products are wonderful for other pets as well!
Dandies love treats but don’t usually acquire a taste for anything other than their formula until they are a little older. I usually keep offering them until they show an interest. Once they reach that point there is no stopping them, so please use good judgment in what you start them with. Don't over due on treats either as they are calories also.
I have found that the large, green, seedless grapes are one of their favorites. I also give raisins, apples (cut in very small pieces) and small pieces of carrots! You can experiment a bit to find out what they will like. Give a good variety and don’t over do it! What ever a Pot Bellied Pig can eat Dandies can too...just in much smaller amounts. Make sure to check to see what is poisonous or not appropriate to feed to your new Dandie.
What are the monthly expenses after buying a Royal Dandie?
Dandies are not expensive to take care of. You can spend as little or as much as you want to.
Their basic needs are feed. That will average as your Dandie matures to an adult of about $20 to $35 per month. He or she will need a Vitamin/Mineral supplement as Dandies are an indoor pig and this is necessary to provide it with what it won't get from rooting around in the ground and natural sunlight that they need for the D vits that normally come from natural outdoor light. D is required to absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Basic skin care can be my products or others that you may want to purchase. Don't give your Dandie too many baths as that has a tendency to dry their skin out.
You should brush it's coat and give lots of tummy rubs!
I do recommend that you purchase the Infinity Plus Training harness/Leash and DVD. It will get you and your piglet off to a great start for control and going for walks.
Pigs love their own blankets, dog toys and you may or may not want to buy or make a ramp for them so they can come and go off the couch by themselves.
There is no big secret or mystery to owning a pig for a pet. The two main differences between a dog or cat and a Dandie is that you will laugh a lot more with a pig and wonder how you ever survived before you had it!
Pigs can not eat Chocolate, caffeine or salt!!!
I can send you a complete list of poiseness plants that they should stay away from in yards and parks.
Also remember I will be here to answer any of your ongoing questions.
NO Salt , Caffeine or Chocolate as these are extremely toxic to you Miniature Piglet!
Certain plants are also poisonous...Please research this before you bring your piglet home.
Dandies are as individual as humans and so it is impossible to give specific guidelines to how much they should eat. You need to use your own judgement and not over-feed regardless of what it says on the back of your feed bag. If the pig is gaining too much weight, slowly cut it’s feed back a bit and watch. If your pig gets used to not "pigging out" it will be fine with you being the judge on what is healthy for him or her. You make the rules just as you would for your child.
Can A Royal Dandie live indoors?
Although Dandies were bred to be indoors they (as well as almost all animals) need their outdoor time too! All animals need fresh air and direct sunlight. Sunlight gives them the natural Vitamin D which is essential for absorption of calcium and phosphorus. I use a full spectrum light bulb in their play pen and make sure to give a supplement of plenty of the D vitamin.
Dandies will use a litter box or learn to use a doggie door if that suits you better.
Life span is approx. 10 to 17 years.
I have no preference on males or females making better pets. They are as individual as humans are.
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Links of Interest to fans of miniature pigs
www.gorke.nl Varkens in Beeld (Dutch for Pigs in Portrait)
www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/c/charlesstephan Charles Stephan's pig art web site
www.grayswebdesign.com - This is my fabulous web designer!
