Californian breed temperament
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As we are not a breeding forum, breed specifics and characteristics won’t really be our forte. However I don’t think there is much of a difference in breeds and character anyway. It’s more about the character of each individual pig irrespective is their breed.
We would always advise you to go to a rescue centre and see which pigs needs homes and which would best suit you rather than look to a specific breed.
As we are not a breeding forum, breed specifics and characteristics won’t really be our forte. However I don’t think there is much of a difference in breeds and character anyway. It’s more about the character of each individual pig irrespective is their breed.
We would always advise you to go to a rescue centre and see which pigs needs homes and which would best suit you rather than look to a specific breed.
Hi and welcome
It is great that you are doing your research beforehand.
Much more important than breed characteristics, which are frankly not as strong as in dogs or cats, is whether any piggies of yours are used to being in a home environment and to being handled. To be honest, I have had very different pigsonalities from the same breed over the years. The most laid back piggies are actually one of the least favourite breeds - pink-eyed whites.
Adopting piggies suited to a family home from a good standard rescue that knows their piggies will get you a much better result; those rescues take care to match piggies and home. Breeder and pet shop piggies have had virtually not had much or anything in the way of friendly human interaction before they arrive in a total alien home environment where they are expected to behave like cuddly toys.
You may Our Wannabe Owners information collection helpful, which takes a very pragmatic look at the questions wannabe owners are facing, so reality doesn't come as a shock:
But we are here for any questions and to help you work out what is best for you.
@Wheekallweek - you are one of the closest recommended rescues to the poster
Thanks for all this information- it’s very helpful. We already have an adult male who was bereaved last week so looking for a new partner for him. We understand that he’s most likely to accept a baby/ submissive adult (he was the dominant one with his brother) and none of the rescue places near us have any babies or submissive adults, hence we are looking elsewhere to make sure he’s not on his own for long.Hi and welcome
It is great that you are doing your research beforehand.
Much more important than breed characteristics, which are frankly not as strong as in dogs or cats, is whether any piggies of yours are used to being in a home environment and to being handled. To be honest, I have had very different pigsonalities from the same breed over the years. The most laid back piggies are actually one of the least favourite breeds - pink-eyed whites.
Adopting piggies suited to a family home from a good standard rescue that knows their piggies will get you a much better result; those rescues take care to match piggies and home. Breeder and pet shop piggies have had virtually not had much or anything in the way of friendly human interaction before they arrive in a total alien home environment where they are expected to behave like cuddly toys.
You may Our Wannabe Owners information collection helpful, which takes a very pragmatic look at the questions wannabe owners are facing, so reality doesn't come as a shock:
But we are here for any questions and to help you work out what is best for you.
@Wheekallweek - you are one of the closest recommended rescues to the poster
I am ever so sorry for your loss.
The rescue lady from Merrypigs Sanctuary I have tagged in my previous post has - as far as I know -some single boars in rescue that are available for dating. Age is actually not so much of an issue than a personality match. If you cannot date and have to buy a new companion on spec, then a submissive baby boy is next best. But we have also seen a few times on here that not all babies are necessarily accepted. Your bereaved boar may not want one baby but will be head over heels with his brother.
Wheekallweek
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Hi! This is Merrypigs Rescue.
We have one single male for adoption at the moment - however he is very dominant so may not be suitable unfortunately.
Let me know if you would like any more info
We have one single male for adoption at the moment - however he is very dominant so may not be suitable unfortunately.
Let me know if you would like any more info
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Another option is to have your boar neutered so he can live with sows.
While he waits to be safe ( 6 weeks ) he could live alongside a sow pair.
If the piggies don’t get on you he can continue to live alongside the girls who will have each other for company.
I don’t know if this is a feasible option for you.
So sorry for your loss.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
While he waits to be safe ( 6 weeks ) he could live alongside a sow pair.
If the piggies don’t get on you he can continue to live alongside the girls who will have each other for company.
I don’t know if this is a feasible option for you.
So sorry for your loss.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve