We're not hamming it up: These cute pig pictures are truly oink-cellent!
40 of the Cutest Pig Pictures to Brighten Your Day
Updated on Jun. 12, 2025
Excuse me, ma’am, are you lost?
This pig might be a little confused to see a duckling wandering around, but pigs are always happy to make new animal friends! And so are we, for that matter.
Flower piglet
As befits such an intelligent animal, newborn piglets learn to trot after only eight hours of life. This guy is taking a break by pretending to be a dandelion.
Scratch that itch
Pigs don’t have fur or hair; they have bristles. They are not too rough on your hands, however, which is great because all piggies love a nice scratch! Belly rub, chin rub or back rub—they’ll take it all with a smile worthy of these cute pig pictures.
Pigsplorers
These brave piglets are off to seek their fortunes. Let’s just hope these pink animals don’t get into the construction business.
Old soul
This piglet has seen it all. Sure, he’s only a few weeks old, but he has stories that will curl your tail just like his own.
Pig in a pail
You’ve heard of pig in a poke, now how about a pig in a pail? This handsome piglet is a Duroc pig, known for its red color and floppy ears. What a photogenic piggy!
I’m not coming out till Monday’s over
The phrase “sweating like a pig” is actually a misnomer! According to The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, pigs don’t have sweat glands and therefore cannot even sweat! Because they are at risk of overheating in hot weather, they need mud to wallow in to cool themselves down. The mud also coats their delicate skin and protects them from the sun.
Follow the leader
Just look at these cute baby animals following behind their mom! Maybe they’re playing Red Light, Green Light? Either way, this is one of the pig pictures that should be framed.
Petite piggy
Pigs are found everywhere in the world except for Antarctica, according to World Animal Protection US. This little sweetie lives in Vanuatu (a South Pacific Ocean nation). The native black pigs there are known as Narave pigs. This one certainly seems to be enjoying his tro-pig-al island lifestyle!
Hog heaven
Busy piglets need their rest after posing for cute pig pictures. Wonder what she’s dreaming about—judging by her muddy snout, probably about foraging in the dirt!
Pig says what?!
This shocked sow might have just seen something bizarre. Maybe someone she knows just flew past? Or maybe someone told her a really hilarious dog pun.
Piggy pile
Have you ever seen anything as adorable as this cute pig picture? Because pigs are so social, they love to cuddle up and sleep together for warmth. These little nappers seem to be enjoying the sunshine.
Big and little
This photo of a sweet mom and her piglet is one of the best pig pictures. Even though the pigs are different colors, their markings seem to match pretty well: colored heads and rumps, with cute spots on their backs too.
This guy seems kinda jingly
One of these pigs is good for storing loose change, the other is good for belly rubs. One of them is just an oink cuter, though.
Porky sleepover
Talk about cute pig pictures! These little sweeties are definitely sharing secrets and plotting to stay up all night squealing. The urge to cuddle one of these cuties is real.
Spa day
We all deserve a little R&R now and again, and this piggo definitely knows how to chill. This is how he gets his glowing skin: full body mud mask.
The three stooges
Here’s a happy fact you can take to your next party: Many people are surprised to learn that pigs are actually very clean, despite their “pigsty” reputation. When raised with room to roam, pigs designate a community bathroom and keep everything organized. Plus, their muddy shenanigans are all about keeping them cool and protected from the sun.
Ha ha, oink oink
This happy fellow probably has a large collection of pig puns. You might even say he’s hogging them all. (Sorry.)
The two snoozers
With their unique striped coats, these little guys look like baby deer, but they’re actually called boar piglets.
Hide and seek
This little porker is really good at this game! Pigs have excellent navigation skills and can find their way home over large distances.
Pig beach
This is a real beach in the Bahamas that is known for its wild pigs. The pigs know it as a great place to take a refreshing dip (and maybe get a snack from a tourist). Pigs are great swimmers and have even been known to dive for seafood.
Looky-loos
These three definitely have a lot of opinions on passersby, and they’re not afraid to share them!
Best friends forever
These cuddle bugs need nothing more than a little sunshine, some mud to roll around in and their best friend, and they’re in hog heaven.
Can we go outside and play, mom?
We can’t help but wonder if this mama sow is contemplating how she could make her cute piggy offspring take a jacket when they head outside. Then again, that nice coat of fat should keep them warm!
Nose to nose
Tag, you’re pig! These two cuties make one of the sweetest pig pictures we’ve seen yet.
On the road again
A pig may not be able to fly, but he sure can run: Pigs can reach up to 11 mph at a full-on sprint. That’s a seven-minute mile! At that speed, a cute pig picture becomes a cute pig action shot.
You woke me up for this?!
This piggo has heard it all, and he’s 100 pig-cent done. Maybe a good joke or some funny animal memes will help cheer him up.
Sleeping like angels
There’s nothing quite like an afternoon nap. Especially when you’re a cute pink pig napping in a fluffy bed of shredded bark in a cool barn.
Nose to tail
I’ll hide behind this blade of grass, and you hide behind me!
Brrr!
A fuzzy little piglet prancing around in freshly laid snow is a sight to behold. And dang if it isn’t one of the cutest things we’ve seen all day!
Wake me up for dinner
This free-range pig decided to range freely into a nap in the dirt. It’s softer than a pillow, and perfect for cute pig pictures.
Good day, human!
This absolute cutie is a Kunekune pig, a breed originally from New Zealand, notes Oregon State University. They are known for their upturned noses, friendly personalities and making great subjects for pig pictures. The animal name “Kunekune” actually means “fat and round” in New Zealand’s indigenous Māori language.
What did you say?!
This skeptical piglet has never heard such utter hogwash in all his life.
I may be small, but …
I still have rights! The right to be ridiculously cute, for one.
Swine by design
A piglet may pause from time to time to contemplate the meaning of life. This is known as pig-losophy. It also makes for a cute pig picture. Or maybe he’s thinking about the strangest animal found in each state …
Porcine gossip
I heard they’re putting on a production of Hamlet here next week.
Woolly confusion
Am I a sheep … or a pig? Whatever, I’m fabulous either way! (He’s a Kunekune too, by the way.)
Sow-prize!
Happy Mother’s Day! I decided to wake you up by jumping on you.
Good morning
Did someone mention breakfast? No, we’re only here for the pig picture photo shoot.
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Sources:
- Oregon State University: “Kunekune Swine”
- The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: “10 fun facts about pigs”
- The Islands of the Bahamas: “Bahamas Swimming Pigs”
- Farm Sanctuary: “No, Pigs Aren’t Dirty”
- World Animal Protection US: “Pig Facts”
