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The Göttingen minipig is the smallest domestic pig breed known in the world; as an adult, they weigh around 35 kg (77 lb). [1] Beside being known for their exceptionally small size, the Göttingen minipigs are known for their docile nature and very clean and well-characterized health status.
Göttingen Minipigs are the result of a crossing of three different breeds: The Minnesota Minipig, the Vietnamese Potbelly Pig, and the German Landrace, each selected due to distinguished characteristics: Size, reproduction, and light skin.
The Göttingen minipig is a small and compact breed renowned for its gentle temperament, making them ideal for research purposes and companion animals. Originating in Germany, these pigs have a distinctive appearance with a straight snout, erect ears, and a compact body.
The Göttingen minipig is the smallest domestic pig breed known in the world; as an adult, they weigh around 35 kg (77 lb). Besides being known for their exceptionally small size, the Göttingen minipigs are known for their docile nature and very clean and well-characterized health status.
The minipig breed most used for biomedical research today is the Göttingen minipig. These animals are bred in barrier facilities to maintain a defined microbial flora, and their health is monitored on a regular basis.