Special Sale Schleich Pig

The domestic pig is descended from the wild boar. By breeding, around 70 types have-been produced in different colours worldwide. Pigs is mostly red and possess a bristly fur. But based on the breed, they can be brown, black or pied. It is said that the animals are dirty, because they prefer to wallow in mud. In fact, they just making themselves a cooling mudpack in hot weather, just as elephants do. In extension, the mud protects against insect bites. Some people even hold pigs as pets - because they are very peaceful, painful and sensitive, social, curious and intelligent.