{"id":434,"date":"2025-11-02T08:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T08:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=434"},"modified":"2025-11-02T08:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T08:44:37","slug":"german-shepherds-precious-pig-crush-is-the-sweetest-love-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=434","title":{"rendered":"German Shepherd&#8217;s Precious Pig Crush Is the Sweetest Love Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">By far, one of the best things about having the internet at our fingertips is when an unlikely pet pair teams up to spread all their glittery, sparkly joy. They may not know they&#8217;re totally different species, but it doesn&#8217;t matter because they have allll the love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The newest terrific twosome to cross my feed happens to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/german-shepherd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:German Shepherd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>German Shepherd<\/strong><\/a> named Chopper and his pig sister, Tina. Their sweet bond shows that the deepest connections go far beyond what&#8217;s on the outside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A happy German Shepherd relaxes outside.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/D5a1LHzkGHBHlPM8Aa8Yrw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/ab830b74c3506fc9adb97250f439b6f7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A happy German Shepherd relaxes outside.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Like I said, Chopper and Tina couldn\u2019t be cuter and should probably be on a billboard somewhere! They&#8217;re too adorable. We can all thank @pitbullmamma for sharing the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/ragdoll-cat-and-brother-are-unlikely-duo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:unlikely duo's;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">unlikely duo&#8217;s<\/a> private moment, because it&#8217;s a literal love story unfolding right before our eyes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/border-collie-and-cow-become-besties\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Best friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Best friends<\/a>, companions, housemates, and the new iconic couple we didn&#8217;t know we needed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/german-shepherd-depressed-over-new-pup-gets-happy-ending\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:German Shepherd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">German Shepherd<\/a> and pig combo is something to be admired. They may not do everything together, but there&#8217;s a deep kinship with <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/pig-duck-odd-couple-go-for-evening-stroll\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:this odd couple;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">this odd couple<\/a> that&#8217;s definitely envy-worthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/german-shepherd-teaching-toddler-fetch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Gentle German Shepherd Teaching Toddler Sibling To Play Fetch Is the Sweetest Big Bro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Gentle German Shepherd Teaching Toddler Sibling To Play Fetch Is the Sweetest Big Bro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tina also has <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/pit-bull-turbo-pig-bestie-busted-sneaking-into-neighbors-yard-worlds-cutest-delinquents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:another bestie in her Pit Bull sister;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">another bestie in her <strong>Pit Bull<\/strong> sister<\/a>, Zoe! She loves her dog siblings. Although, when it&#8217;s Tina and Zoe, they get into some funny antics together. Here&#8217;s a hilarious clip of when they got caught sneaking into the neighbor&#8217;s yard when Tina was a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/familys-surprise-visit-from-piglet-fairy-ends-with-slew-of-snoots-to-boop\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:baby piglet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">baby piglet<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">More About &#8216;Mini&#8217; Pigs Like Tina<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tina is obviously a big lovebug, and though \u201cmini\u201d pigs don\u2019t actually stay miniature, <em>VCA Animal Hospitals<\/em> explains domesticated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/behavior-of-mini-pigs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:pigs as pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">pigs as pets<\/a>\u00a0can grow up to be social if they\u2019ve had plenty of human contact within their first two months of life. And they much prefer seeking out contact than receiving it, despite what Tina&#8217;s caught doing with Chopper!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As incredibly smart, social animals, pigs thrive by being a part of a group, or at least having a friend, preferably another pig, unless they&#8217;re perfectly happy with their pup pals. These little cuties are trainable and need as much enrichment as a Shepherd like Chopper would need to feel their best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pethelpful.com\/farm-pets\/petpigs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pigs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pigs<\/a>\u00a0aren\u2019t the right pet for everyone, but for those who can give them the life they deserve, they\u2019re nothing short of entertaining, affectionate, and the best dog groomer around(!)\u2014Tina is proof!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/german-shepherds-pig-crush-love-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Oct 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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