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Commonly known as Sheba Mini Yak, Sheba guinea pig is a wild-looking long-haired guinea pig breed, with their hair sticking out at various angles. Their shaggy, tousled, and rosette coats make them one of the easily recognizable guinea pig breeds. They are sometimes referred to as “bad hair day” guinea pigs. Most cavy associations do …
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Originally called “Lunk,” Lunkarya is a rare guinea pig breed hailing from Sweden. Lunkarya is a long-haired guinea pig breed with a coarse and scurfy coat and hair spreading in all directions—like sheep. The unkempt appearance gives Lunkarya guinea pigs wild looks, making guinea pigs lovers fall in love at first sight. Perhaps, they have …
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Also known as Merino Peruvian, English Merino, and Merino Rexoid, Merino is a long-haired guinea pig breed with curly hair. Besides their long and fuzzy curly-haired coat, Merino guinea pigs are loved for their friendly and affectionate temperament. Merino cavies are easy-going, but they have a bit of high upkeep due to their curly longhair …
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Red-eyed guinea pigs are rare, but lethal white guinea pigs are the rarest—they are the unicorn of the guinea pig world. Lethal white guinea pigs always have pure white fur and red eyes. They are compromised and need special care. If you have a white guinea pig with red eyes, you might be wondering if …
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It is commonly believed that guinea pig eyes only come in either brown or black color. No doubt, brown and black are the most common guinea pig eye colors, but guinea pig eyes come in a variety of colors. Surprisingly, many guinea pigs have pink, ruby, and red eyes. Guinea pigs can also have blue …
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