The Vietnamese potbellied pigs get their name from a low-hanging pot belly. They are believed to have originated from the Red River Delta region in Vietnam. The breed was said to be one of the biggest population of pigs in Vietnam in the past. Vietnamese potbellied pigs were transported to countries such as Canada and Sweden while the breed was not yet endangered. Through Canada, the potbellied pigs somehow made their way to the United States and became one of the most wanted breed of pet pigs. Vietnamese Pot-bellied pigs are usually plain black in color but if crossbred, may also come in different colors like white, spotted or have asymmetrical patterns.
