Guinea Pig Breeds

When talking about guinea pigs, what most people picture in their minds is the American guinea pig, the most common guinea pig breed. Many people believe that there is only one type of guinea pig. But it is not the case, like dogs and cats, guinea pigs come in a variety of shapes, coat colors, …

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Known as the Siamese cats of the guinea pig world, Himalayan guinea pigs are all white with black or chocolate color points. They are born all white, but like Siamese cats, they develop brown or black color points on their nose, ears, and paws as they age. They have a short hair coat, which requires …

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A loving guinea pig that enjoys the company of its loving owners, the Peruvian guinea pig is popular for its dazzling long-haired coat. Because of their spectacular long-haired coats, Peruvians were among the first guinea pig breeds to be bred selectively for showing purposes. They are still quite popular in guinea pig shows. Peruvian guinea …

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Resembling hedgehog in appearance, Rex Guinea Pig, also known as Rex Cavy, is one of the most common and the largest Guinea Pig breed. They have a short and coarse coat making them one of the low-maintenance guinea pig breeds. Rex Guinea Pigs are docile, calm, gentle, and friendly in nature. They are extremely social …

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Is it the first time you are hearing of Alpaca guinea pigs? Alpaca guinea pigs are quite rare, and they are not even recognized by the American Cavy Breeders’ Association (ACBA). However, the British Cavy Council (BCC) has officially recognized this unique long-haired guinea pig breed. They are experiencing a surge in their popularity. One …

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Texel Guinea Pig is a relatively new Guinea Pig breed. They are long-haired like Sheltie or Silkie Guinea Pigs with prems. Despite being a fairly new cavy breed, their long furry, curly-haired coat has earned them a special spot in the hearts of cavy lovers. Besides their glamorous coats, their popularity is often attributed to …

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Developed in England by the crossbreeding of Silkie guinea pigs with English Crested guinea pigs, Coronet guinea pigs are beautiful, long-haired guinea pigs and are often called “English Crested Silkies/Shelties.” Coronet guinea pigs have a striking resemblance to the Silkies. It would be hard to tell them apart from each other if Coronet guinea pigs …

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Guinea pigs come in all sorts of colors, combinations, and patterns. While all guinea pig coat colors are beautiful, solid black guinea pigs are on a whole other level. And if you happen to be a lover of black color and have an all-black wardrobe, you may want to get yourself a black beauty—a solid …

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Known for their cowlicks (formally known as rosettes), the Abyssinian guinea pig is one of the first guinea pig breeds recognized by the American Cavy Breeders Association. They are much more vocal than other guinea pig breeds. If you plan to adopt a pair of Abyssinian guinea pigs, you better familiarize yourself with different guinea …

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Sheltie Guinea Pig, also known as Silkies because of their long silky hair, is one of the most popular long-haired guinea breeds. Because of their dapper coat and dazzling looks, they are pretty popular as show animals. That said, given their calm and friendly nature also makes them a widely sought-after pet guinea pig breed. …

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