There is a new crazy that’s sweeping America, no longer are our friends over the pond content with having miniature dogs that are kept in their handbags and dressed in clothes, the latest must-have accessory is the micro pig. This new pet measures approximately 8 inches from nose to tail and weights approximately 9 oz. at birth, about the size of a teacup. One of the advantages of owning a micro pig is that they are clean animals, highly intelligent and very loving pets. They also make good pets for people who have allergies as they have hair, not fur and skin similar to ours. They cost about £700 and celebrity fans include Paris Hilton and Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.