It's National Adopt-A-Guinea-Pig month! So of course we needed to take a closer look at this interesting, entertaining pet. In the coming days, we'll be examining the various types of guinea pigs, how you can ...
The American, sometimes referred to as the “English” cavy, is the most common breed of guinea pig, as well as one of the oldest. Their coat is short, smooth, straight, and sleek. It is found ...
If you're searching for a beautiful, long-haired guinea pig that is friendly and curious, you can't go wrong with the Texel Guinea Pig. Their long locks have won the hearts of many a guinea pig ...
The Abyssinian (also known as an "Aby" or "Abby") is one of the oldest breeds of guinea pigs. The Aby is recognized by its symmetrical rosette (hair radiating symmetrically from a center) and erect ridge ...
A Coronet is a long-haired breed with a single rosette on the top of the head. The hair from the rosette to the rump is long, without a part. It has a Roman nose. Coronets ...
Noted for it's long, silky hair, the Peruvian is the first long-haired breed recognized by the American Cavy Breeders Association (ACBA). The Peruvian first arrived in Paris around 1886 and was found in England shortly ...
The Silkie, called the "Sheltie" in England, was originally called the "Angora." The Silkie is a rather new new breed and was only introduced in the 1970s. They were initially bred in the United Kingdom ...
The Teddy guinea pig’s most distinctive characteristic is it’s short, wire-looking coat. While we use the term “wiry” to describe the coat, it’s important to note that it’s quite soft to the touch. In fact, ...
The White Crested has a short, smooth coat with a distinctive white, circular rosette on the top of its forehead. White Crested guinea pigs have a crest the same color as their body color, whereas ...