If you consider adopting a guinea pig as a pet, you should consider some things such as how long a guinea pig lives or what type of cage it needs among other factors to take into account.
In this article on our site we will detail the different breeds of guinea pigs according to the length of their hair: long hair, short hair or guinea pigs without hair as well as details about the color they can show.
Discover the ideal guinea pig for you in this post and don't forget to comment and share the photos of your guinea pigs so that other users can find out about them.
Long-haired guinea pigs
Peruvian Guinea Pig
This breed is very popular for the softness of its hair and the length it reaches. If we let her hair grow it could reach 30 centimeters. It is perfect for those who spend a lot of time cutting and styling their guinea pigs and totally unsuitable for those who don't have time to maintain it. The Peruvian guinea pig has 3 swirls that guide the direction of its hair and this gives it a very unique and funny appearance.
Abyssinian guinea pig
This guinea pig is also very popular and is also known as "Aby" or "Roseta". Unlike the previous guinea pig, its hair does not grow excessively but it does grow in a peculiar way. The endless swirls make her hair look spiky and voluminous. These are generally very active and affectionate guinea pigs that will require infrequent coat care.
Coronet guinea pig
This breed of guinea pig has long fur, like the previous ones, but we can see how it grows excessively on its head. The body hair is also long but shorter. The care of his fur should be daily to avoid tangles and the accumulation of dirt.
sheltie guinea pig
Also known as "Silkie" this guinea pig has a long coat very similar to that of the Peruvian guinea pig. Both breeds can be differentiated according to the growth of the hair, which in this case grows from the head to the torso. It will be essential to comb it daily and trim its hair if it grows excessively.
Hairless guinea pigs
Skinny guinea pig
Its external morphology is not natural, it arose spontaneously in Canada. As with other breeds of animals, once these mutations occur, an attempt is made to achieve offspring with similar qualities. Although in this case we will not have to take care of her hair, we will pay attention to her soft skin.
Baldwin guinea pig
Unlike skinny guinea pigs, these guinea pigs are born with hair that gradually sheds as they reach adulthood. They are very affectionate and family pets. We must be careful and not expose it to direct sunlight or intense cold, as the previous guinea pig is very sensitive.
Short-haired guinea pigs
American Guinea Pig
It is undoubtedly the most popular breed of guinea pig and the most common. It has short but very soft hair and its maintenance is very simple. Discover the care of short-haired guinea pigs. It is the perfect breed for those who have never had a guinea pig before.
Guinea pig self
These guinea pigs, very similar to American guinea pigs, are distinguished by the swirl of white on their foreheads. They are also known as crested and their care is just as easy.
Guinea pig teddy
This guinea pig has the sweet look of a cuddly toy. Her hair is short but much fluffier than the previous two. He has nice mustaches that highlight his face. This guinea pig will not need excessive care but brushing it occasionally will help it not to accumulate fur and to be cleaner.
Rex guinea pig
Its appearance is very similar to that of the teddy guinea pig, but this one has harder and coarser hair. Its size is larger than that of other guinea pigs, which is why it receives the nickname "rex". They have a very tender and sweet character, they are especially affectionate.
Guinea Pig Colors
Guinea pigs in one color (monocolor or self)
- Black
- Chocolate
- Lilac
- Beige
- Red
- Golden
- In view of
- Cream
- Blue
- Albino
- White
- Saffron
- Satin
Two-color guinea pigs (bicolor or agouti)
- Golden (black and reddish brown)
- Grey (yellow and grey)
- Silver (black and white)
- Cinnamon (brown and ivory)
- Salmon (lilac and ivory)
Multicolor guinea pigs (non self)
- Motley (red, black and brown)
- Carey (red, black and yellow)
- Tricolor (brown, black and white)
- Dutch (gold, dark, chocolate and white)
- Roan (white with black or red)
- Dalmatian (Black, blue or gray and white)
- Himalayan (pattern)
- Magpie (black and white)
- Harlequin (red, black and white)
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