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Anam Cara Kune Kunes Anam Cara Kune Kunes is a small breeding program focused on finding hobby farm/therapy/pet homes for this magnificent friendly breed of pig.

06/05/2022

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Archie has it all figured out. Pool pig 💕💕
30/06/2021

Archie has it all figured out. Pool pig 💕💕

Smarty pants.
23/06/2021

Smarty pants.

Finn. The most handsome dad Kune. He is so sweet and gentle. ❤️
08/06/2021

Finn. The most handsome dad Kune. He is so sweet and gentle. ❤️

We are grateful to have had Pippi and Archie participate in the 4th UFV "Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Facilitated...
31/05/2021

We are grateful to have had Pippi and Archie participate in the 4th UFV "Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Facilitated Wellness" course completed today. They were a hit and showcased their social nature, kindness and intelligence. They love partnering with humans in learning and healing.

16/05/2021

Scarlett is now Indy’s new field friend. ❤️

A very special pig
06/05/2021

A very special pig

25/04/2021

Andy pandy likes to play. Such a funny guy ❤️❤️❤️

29/03/2021

Towels can be fun too. ❤️

20/03/2021

When filming doesn't go as planned. One would expect pigs to be super excited for fresh cauliflower....well apparently not Andy. Lindzie Booyay

07/03/2021

A great day to take Pippi for a walk

28/02/2021

The babies getting on the bus. 💕

Andy is a definite chick magnet. 💕
26/02/2021

Andy is a definite chick magnet. 💕

25/02/2021

The babies are getting bigger and oh so darn cute. ❤️

06/02/2021

Andy being handsome and as sweet as ever. ❤️❤️

12/11/2020

Miss Pippi rockin the ramp inspired by pumpkin and a dedicated encouragement team. ❤️

07/11/2020

First day ramp practice. The goal was getting them used to stepping on the ramp but Pippi was over zealous and wanted to go up to the top (where the pumpkin was). Coming down was puzzling and the traffic jam to boot made it challenging. Baby steps and positive experiences is what we are looking for. ❤️

06/11/2020

Pippi practicing new skills. Smart piggies ❤️

06/10/2020

I am having too much fun with the last 3 babies from our June 5th litter. Happily making a case to keep the gingers and train them for therapy pig outings....and if we happen to get an acting gig that would be great too. We want to show folks how smart we are.

Fill er up!! We are ready. Pippi and Holly. ❤️
11/09/2020

Fill er up!! We are ready. Pippi and Holly. ❤️

Miss Audrey named after actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn will begin her journey to her new home in Edmonton Alber...
05/09/2020

Miss Audrey named after actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn will begin her journey to her new home in Edmonton Alberta. We are delighted she will be joining a family with three other Kune Kunes. Thank you to team member Lindzie for taking the time to personally drive Audrey to her new home. We know she is in good hands and the trip will be as easy as possible for her as she transitions to a new home.

Who says you can’t crate train piglets. Thanks Pippi for showing us how it’s done. 💜
29/08/2020

Who says you can’t crate train piglets. Thanks Pippi for showing us how it’s done. 💜

Sending our little loves Simon and Stan off to their new home with Miss Hillary Schneider at Epona Rise Retreat Center. ...
19/08/2020

Sending our little loves Simon and Stan off to their new home with Miss Hillary Schneider at Epona Rise Retreat Center. We are so excited for them and yes sad too as they always become part of our family. We look forward to lots of stories and photos in months and years to come

18/08/2020

The field boys Indy and Andy. 💜💜 It is important to always water your pigs.

18/08/2020

Hope you are staying cool. 😎

17/08/2020

The piglets learning to navigate stairs and figure out their footing.

People often notice the soulful eyes of the pigs showing their intelligence and kindness. 💜 this is Miss Holly
16/08/2020

People often notice the soulful eyes of the pigs showing their intelligence and kindness. 💜 this is Miss Holly

Audrey getting used to wearing a harness. 💜
11/08/2020

Audrey getting used to wearing a harness. 💜

10/08/2020

Simon be like yup I meant to do that.

09/08/2020

Miss Pippi's first time with the harness. I had it on her and Archie in their pen first to get them use to the feel. The key is to not pull and let them explore until the get use to the pressure/feeling of the harness around their bodies. They are so incredibly smart and pick things up so easily. Thanks Lindzie for so many awesome video clips of our adventure.

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Scarlett is now Indy’s new field friend. ❤️

Andy pandy likes to play. Such a funny guy ❤️❤️❤️

When filming doesn't go as planned. One would expect pigs to be super excited for fresh cauliflower....well apparently not Andy. Lindzie Booyay

Walking piggy
Walking piggy

A great day to take Pippi for a walk <3

Andy being handsome and as sweet as ever. ❤️❤️

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In early 2015 my sister, a dog trainer and fellow animal lover suggested we look into a heritage breed of pig known as the Kune Kune. Although still quite rare in Canada this New Zealand breed has made a resounding comeback from its near extinction in the ‘70s. My partner, Steve, and I knew nothing about pigs but were intrigued with the idea of expanding our farm family. After extensive online research and two field trips we were committed: Kune Kunes are friendly, docile and smart and more than easy to fall in love with.

After locating a breeder in Olympia, Washington, we started the importation process. Our initial idea of having one pig soon transformed into three piglets and a plan for a small breeding program. In December 2016 we packed up Finn (nee Galileo), Scarlett and Bernadette and headed for the Canadian border. After a month in quarantine, we introduced the piglets to the rest of our family which includes horses, sheep, dogs and cats.

We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the Kune Kunes both individually and as a breed. Their intelligence exceeds that of dogs and, more importantly, as our therapeutic work on the farm is based on relationship, they seem open and willing to developing loving connections. Finn, Bernadette and Scarlett are often included in our programs where children and youth can hop in their space to give them a greeting, a snuggle or even read them a story.