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What is a Royal Dandie™ Miniature Pig?

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07-08-2010

Piglets available now!

Ask about our "Dandie Extremes"

If you are looking for a Teacup, Mini, Micro Mini or Juliana pet pig please read on!

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 the product of a 26 year breeding program created because of the demand for a truly small, house pet size miniature pet pig.

Not only do these little pot bellied pigs make wonderful pets but they make the perfect size pig for popular truffle hunting that is extremely popular right now.

At Patty’s that is exactly what we’ve have done. We have combined small, intelligent, social, and affectionate miniature pigs to create a consistently small, extremely healthy pet pig with good conformation, wonderful personality and a funny sense of humor!

Royal Dandies average from 29 to 39 lbs. while Dandie Extremes average from 19lbs. to 29 lbs. if fed properly and allowed to exercise. The Extremes are seven generations smaller in size than the Royal Dandie Miniature Pot Bellied Pigs.

We also manufacture a line of Feed and Vitamins just for our Dandies. Regular Pot Bellied Pig chows are NOT compatible with this extremely small and delicate breed.

Genetics play the most important part in the Dandies potential size at maturity. We have bred small pigs with small pigs for many generations (26 years) and bring in outside genetics often to produce very healthy and happy piglets. 

We do not withhold feed. We don not sell runts and we don't dwrf our Dandies in any way.  I am adding another page to this web site just to explain why these are the very smallest pigs in the World. 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 and 26 years of very selective breeding.

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 how to supplement them for optimal health.

Dandies are not dwarfs, they are small, well-proportioned miniature pigs with good conformation.

The are much more agile than the larger Pot Bellied Pigs, as they can climb and jump and will exercise themselves.

We are the only breeders of "Royal DandiesTM" and "Dandie ExtremesTM" in the World!

We have never sold unneutered- or unspayed- piglets!

We do not sell breeding stock

All of our piglets are microchiped

At Patty's we hope to help control over population and production of unwanted miniature pigs! 

We sell QUALITY.... NOT QUANITY!!! 

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?

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 veterinarian if necessary. This makes for a much happier veterinarian too!

Our piglets have been domesticated for so many generations that now 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 their small size as 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 Plus Vitamins, Minerals, and Coat & Skin Supplements.

Our Infinity PlusTM products are 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 feed 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 overdo 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 them 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 change as your Dandie matures to an adult from about $25 to $35 per month. He or she will need a Vitamin/Mineral supplement as Dandies are an indoor pig and it is necessary to provide them with what they won't get from rooting around in the ground, and the D vitamins 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 its coat and give lots of tummy rubs!

All farm pigs and Miniatures are susceptible to parasite and skin problems. We do everything we can to prevent these problems and always treat for parasites before you receive your piglets.

It is highly recommended that you purchase an Ivomec Pig wormer and treat your piglet again after it arrives a your home. Occasionally a parasite will live through the first treatment and it is recommended that you treat your piglet up to 14 days after its last treatment.

If you pick up your piglet I will be happy to give you a complementary dose to take home with you.

Ivomec kills inside and outside parisites so don't be alarmed if your piglet should have signs of this after you receive it. This means that the medicine did it's job!

You can purchase re-administer online or get it from your vet in advance of your piglet arriving.

It can be squirted in the piglets mouth or put over a small amount of feed. I use Ivomec for swine .27% 1/2 cc. per judgment pounds. I do the best to make sure there are no problems, but as we have new piglets arriving from our breeding facility quite often it is just a good idea to re-administer the Ivomec. Once the piglet is treated you should have your vet set you up on a worming program that suits your situation.

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 and 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 poisonous 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 your 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 its 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, potty pads or a doggie door if that suits you better.

Life span is approximately 12 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!