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Pet pig popular in Beijing

www.chinanews.cn 2005-10-10 10:39:10

A pet pig was hold by a pet seller in a market in Beijing October 9,
2005. The pet pig will reach a full-grown weight of only 5 kilograms
after five months and can be fed with vegetables, fruits, dog or cat
food. The pigs become popular in pet market despite of the high price,
400 yuan (US$48) each. Rising incomes and increased leisure time have
spurred a new generation of pet owners in China, a market that is growing
at 15 percent a year.

A woman holds a pet pig in a market in Beijing October 9, 2005. The pet
pig will reach a full-grown weight of only 5 kilograms after five months
and can be fed with vegetables, fruits, dog or cat food. The pigs become
popular in pet market despite of the high price, 400 yuan (US$48) each.

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