Skinny Pig — breed guide
Bare skin means it eats more to stay warm, and needs a reliably heated room.
At a glance
- Group
- smooth
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 1–1 kg (2–2 lb)
- Life span
- 4–7 years
- Coat
- Nearly hairless, with hair on the muzzle and feet
Living with a Skinny Pig
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Almost no grooming.
- Barely sheds.
- Can be stubborn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Only with secure housing and no unsupervised contact with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Sensitive to heat; keep summer walks short.
- Needs a coat in the cold.
Temperament
Sociable · Bold · Warm-seeking
Health to watch
- Temperature sensitivity
- Skin injury
- Vitamin C deficiency
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Skinny Pig good with kids?
Generally yes. Skinny Pigs are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Can a Skinny Pig live in a house with a cat?
Only with care. Secure housing, separate space and no unsupervised contact — a cat's hunting instinct is not something training removes.
How much exercise does a Skinny Pig need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a Skinny Pig handle hot weather?
It is sensitive; avoid the midday heat.
Leash Life keeps a Skinny Pig's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.