When you think of adorable farm animals covered in wooly fur, sheep are the first – and naturally the only – thing that comes to mind, but it seems they’re not the only barnyard animals covered in the wiry wool jacket.
The lesser-known breed of pigs is known as Mangalica pigs or ‘sheep pigs’, and have been making headlines lately for their unusual coat of thick, fuzzy wool and their uncanny resemblance to sheep.
Mangalica pigs, which originally come from Hungary, were originally developed in the 1800s but have only just become popular again since they are easily domesticated.
The Hungarian breed of pig is actually quite easy to care for and incredibly low-maintenance. “If you treat them nicely, they’ll become as tame as dogs — they’ll follow you, play with you,” breeder Wilhelm Kohl told Modern Farmer.
Watch the entire video below to see these cute, fuzzy pigs in actions.
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[Featured Image: Dalby Farm]