Royal dandie mini piggy :)

Question
Hi  r recently  have been  intrigued with these little royal dandie pigs, they are said to be significantly smaller then a standard pot bellied pig.  said to range from 20-60lbs, depending upon diet n  their stealthy sport status,lol... i surrently have a cat, he needs good friend but not a dog, i live in a building and dont wanna disturb  neighbors,, dog thats with my parents now was a loud one.... im young tho 27 so id he bringing him outside with me when its nice out, so hed get his execrise.. i wouldnt keep him inside all the time like my fat cat.. the cat used to be pretty crazy,lol but he  did manage to live with the old dog back then and now hes older and lazier so hes not as crazy so i'm sure they'd become used to each other but what's the deal with these lil royal dandie guys...  can u  give me some more  helpul info i've been to their site and sure their site promotes them as pretty cool but whats you r honest opinion.

Answer
An unhappy pig will squeal and scream much louder than any barking dog. Adult pigs also have trouble with steps. Pigs are extremely intelligent - but that intelligence makes an indoor pig a loud, difficult, expensive, high-maintenance pet. Piglets need someone with them almost constantly, they can NOT be left alone for 9 hours a day. Piglets left alone for an extended period of time become destructive and aggressive.
Basically, a pig is emotionally and intellectually like a 2 or 3 year old human baby, and requires the same level of care.
I don't have any Royal Dandie pigs myself, but people who run pig sanctuaries tell me they routinely take in Royal Dandies that are over 120 lb. Many pot-bellied pigs weigh 40 - 60 lb at age 2, but they continue to grow until they are 5 or 6 and will double or even triple in size from ages 2 to 6.
So, my honest opinion is, if you want a companion for your cat, one that will be fairly quiet, stay fairly small, and does not require constant care, consider a ferret or a second cat. If you own your own home (do not rent) in an area zoned for pot-bellied pigs, are prepared for a pig that will probably grow to 100 lb (maybe more), are able to stay at home all day with a piglet, willing to spend those days training and working with a piglet, know a vet who sees pigs, and are willing to spend the money to make your home pig proof and pig safe, please take the next step and get a good book on pig care and training, such as Priscilla Valentine's training book, available from Amazon or her site at www.valentinesperformingpigs.com.