Kune kune is (pronounced KOO-nee KOO-nee) and means “short round”
Small, hairy breed of domestic pig often found with distinctive wattles on their chins
From mainland New Zealand
Are slow growers, taking up to 2 years to fully mature
For meat purposes, they are considered a lard pig
Unlike other pigs, kunekunes can live exclusively on well-maintained pasture grass
Females reach sexual maturity at around 10 months old and males at around a year
Females have a gestation period of 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days
They are very social, intelligent, playful and affectionate