The Abyssinian guinea pig, commonly called a rozetka, has short, coarse fur that stands out in rosettes, with distinct ridges. The arrangement of its coat—not its color or temperament—is what identifies it. Its fur is not long, but it is worth checking its skin regularly for dirt, scabs or bald patches between the rosettes. What does an Abyssinian guinea pig look like?…
The American guinea pig has a short, even coat that lies smoothly against the body and does not form rosettes. The arrangement of its coat—not its coloring or temperament—is its main distinguishing feature. Short fur makes it easier to examine the skin, but regular health checks and basic grooming are still important. What does an American guinea pig look like? The American guinea pig’s coat…
The Peruvian guinea pig is a long-haired variety of the domestic guinea pig. Its coat also grows toward the head and can cover the muzzle, while the rosettes on its rump change the direction in which the hair lies. This coat requires daily checks, regular brushing and protection from moisture and dirt. What does a Peruvian guinea pig look like? The Peruvian is distinguished by its long, smooth coat, which grows from the rump in various…
The American Crested guinea pig is a short-haired breed with a single white rosette on its forehead. This contrasting crest is what distinguishes it from the English Crested, whose rosette is the same color as the rest of its coat. Coat type does not determine an animal’s temperament or change its basic needs. What does an American Crested look like? Its most distinctive feature is a single, clearly defined rosette in the middle of its forehead. Short hair…
The Crested guinea pig, also known as the English Crested or Self Crested, is a short-haired guinea pig with a single rosette on its forehead. In the English Crested variety, the rosette is the same color as the rest of the coat. Apart from checking the crest and short coat, this breed does not require special care, but needs the same conditions, diet and companionship as other guinea pigs. What does…
The Skinny guinea pig is an almost hairless variety of domestic guinea pig. Its exposed skin needs regular checks and protection from cold, drafts, overheating, direct sunlight, and rough accessories. Skinny guinea pigs are not hypoallergenic, and apart from needing special attention to their skin and surroundings, they have the same social, dietary, and health needs as other guinea pigs. What does a guinea pig look like…
The Teddy guinea pig, also known as the US Teddy, is distinguished by its short, very dense, stand-off coat with a springy, plush texture. Its coat is easier to care for daily than long hair, but the skin still needs regular checks. Teddies have the same social, dietary and housing needs as other guinea pigs, and the breed name cannot predict the temperament of an individual animal….
The Sheltie guinea pig is a long-haired variety of the domestic guinea pig. Its smooth coat grows from the head toward the rear, leaving the muzzle uncovered. This striking coat requires daily checks, gentle brushing and protection from moisture and dirt. Apart from coat care, Shelties have the same dietary, social and health needs as any other guinea pig. What does a Sheltie guinea pig look like?…
The Rex guinea pig is distinguished by its short, dense, stand-off coat with a springy, slightly coarse texture. Its coat care is not complicated, but requires regular checks of the skin and fur. Rex guinea pigs have the same nutritional, social and housing needs as other domestic guinea pigs—the breed name does not, however, determine the character of any individual animal. What does a Rex guinea pig look like?…
Guinea pigs, whose correct species name is domestic guinea pigs, come in many breeds and varieties. They differ mainly in the length, texture and growth direction of their coats. You’ll find smooth-haired, Abyssinian, longhaired and curly-haired guinea pigs, as well as those that are almost completely hairless. The choice of breed should not depend solely on appearance. Long or curly coats require regular brushing and trimming, whereas…
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