Kunekunes are rare, small, colorful, and extremely docile pigs from New Zealand.  They are known as the "Maori Pig" and while their origin is unknown, it is believed that they are of Asian descent.  The Maori people did not keep them in confinement, but allowed them to freely move in and out of the village huts.  This may be the reason that they are not prone to roam.  They are uniquely able to do well on grass with next to nothing in the way of supplementation and are known to graze rather than root.  For this reason, Lori Enright has deemed them "the Grazing Pig".

For information regarding the breed, please see the website for the American Kunekune Breeders' Association at www.americankunekunebreeders.com