the buzz log

Sorry, Miss Piggy: But when it comes to pigs in Britain, petite is where it's at. Celebs are going hog wild for the tiny teacup pigs. All together now: Awwwwwww.

Some serious science — and major cross-breeding — went in to the creation of this new, super-small piglet. Despite the name, they are only the size of a teacup at birth. Full grown mini piggies are about the size of a mid-sized dog. However, the pigs are shrinking with each new litter — the smallest is now 12 inches tall and could fit into a generous-sized handbag. Paging Paris Hilton.

We're not sure if this porcine craze will make it to Hollywood, but it sure has our attention on the Web. One-day searches on Yahoo! show a whopping 400% leap in queries for "teacup pigs." Lookups on "pig breeds" and "miniature pet pigs" both snorted their way to a more than 300% gain.

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint is reportedly among the happy pet owners with two. According to the Daily Mail, the micro creatures are surprisingly clean and quiet — and a good choice for animal lovers with fur allergies. You can see a picture of the mini porkers here.

While these little piggies run small, their price tag is another story: A wallet dragging $1,100. Still, that snouty pout: priceless.

Watch a "Today" show video with the breeder here.