AboutPriscilla Valentine Expertise Behavior, health, aggression issues our specialty , litterbox or house training problems, finding a healthy baby pigs to buy, finding a book on potbellies,
Aggression and biting, overweight problems, medical problems, history of the breed, hoof and tusk trimming, parasite control, zoning, proper diet, veterinarians in your area, socializing babies, proper
housing, training tricks and obedience, proper behavior, birthing, training tricks.
Experience We are professional trainers/breeders and have had house pigs for over a decade, we also wrote "Potbellied Pig Training and Behavior" book. We do most of our vetting and specialize in consultation. We are Valentines Performing Pigs.
Former Board of Directors of NCOPP (2 terms)Publications we have written for include PPRSI , Potbellied Pig Journal, NAPPA, NCOPP, SCAMPP, National Geographic, Exotic Animal Magazine. Education/Credentials include a BA in English and Psychology at Central WA University
Awards and Honors, World Pig Trick Champion (NCOPP)
World Pig Obedience Champion (NCOPP)
4 Permanent Potbellied Pig Champions (NAPPA and NCOPP)
Do you happen to have a resource to help me find a reputable breeder in Northern California? My wife and I want a pig but we are having trouble finding a breeder near us. We would like to see the parents and the environment before committing to buy from a breeder.
Regards, Darin Oliva
Answer You are in luck, Diane Murray in No. CA is one of the best!
She is honest, socializes, spays, neuters. and has great stock.
Contact her at hogndog@starstream.net
Please consider adopting from a sanctuary, too.
But most of all, do your homework first.
Is a pig for you?
ALL mini pigs potentially can get over 100#. They need to be allowed by your city, and have fenced property and a place outdoors to be a pig.
Please consider our book "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" at amazon.com. It was written to let you know if a pig is for you.
Also, it will answer your questions throughout the life of your beloved pig.
Good luck,
Priscilla
