There are basically two foundation types of pot-bellied pigs that are recognized for registration in the U.S. The first is the Keith Connell line, which are descendants of the original 18 pot-bellied pigs Connell imported into Canada from Europe in 1985. It is reported that all of the original Connell pigs were black with short, wrinkled snouts. The second line recognized in the U.S. is the Keith Leavitt line, or "Lea Line", which have a longer snout than the Connell line. Leavitt was based in Cypress, Texas, and imported his pot-bellied pigs from Europe in 1989. The U.S. does not allow any further imports of pot-bellied pigs, so the only pet Pot-Bellies that can be registered must have lineage traceable to either the Connell or "Lea lines". 

"Miss Piggy" has been a member of our family since she was 3 months old. She's now 5, and still lives in the house, although she is limited to a specific area, and not allowed a free run. She also enjoys spending time outside with the dogs, provided it isn't cold, or rainy. Piggy is very respectful of our home and yard, she is very clean, and surprisingly, has never offered to root up the ground, or destroy property. In fact, we were hoping the kids would learn by example. 
 

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