Juliana pigs originated in Europe and while often listed as a "miniature breed," there is no guarantee that they will stay miniature. While a micro pig may stay small, a standard farm pig will ...

She found a breeder online and paid $2500 for her first micro mini pig, Penelope. Whissel said the breeder had her come at night and didn’t allow access to see the parents.

Esther the Wonder Pig is enormous. There is simply no ignoring that fact. But when Steve Jenkins of Campbellville, Canada brought her home, he did so under the impression that Esther was a micro pig.