Thursday 31 October 2013

Breeds of Guinea Pigs


Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Abyssinian Stats
Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus

Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none

Abyssinian Species Profile
The Abyssinian guinea pig, a popular breed, has a coat made up of rosettes. Rosettes appear on each shoulder, over the back, on each hip and across the guinea pig’s rear. The 1.5 inch thick coat is coarse and dense.



American Satin Guinea Pig

American Satin Stats


Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus

Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
American Satin Species Profile
The American Satin is closely related to the American guinea pig. The coat is shiny and sleek.





Peruvian Satin Guinea Pig

Peruvian Satin Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
Peruvian Satin Species Profile
A close relative of the Peruvian, the Peruvian Sating guinea pig breed has a long coat that is softer and silkier.



Teddy Guinea Pig

Teddy Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  Plush, Rough

Teddy Species Profile
The Teddy guinea pig breed is the result of a mutation, this popular breed has a coat that is thick and kinky.




White Crested Guinea Pig

White Crested Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
White Crested Species Profile
The White Crested guinea pig breed has a single white rosette on top of the head. A somewhat rare breed, no other white can be found in the coat of show quality White Cresteds.



Abyssinian Satin Guinea Pig

Abyssinian Satin Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
Abyssinian Satin Species Profile
Closely related to the Abyssinian, the Abyssinian Satin guinea pig breed has a shiny coat covered with rosettes.




Coronet Guinea Pig

Coronet Stats
Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active 

Coronet Species Profile
A newer guinea pig breed, the Coronet has a long coat with a large rosette on the head. The ears have a slight droop.





Silkie Guinea Pig

Silkie Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none

Silkie Species Profile
Known as the Sheltie in England, the Silkie guinea pig breed has soft, long hair. The hair grows from the nose and over the back. The breed requires a lot of grooming.




Teddy Satin Guinea Pig

Teddy Satin Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
Teddy Satin Species Profile
Similar to the Teddy, the Teddy Satin guinea pig breed has a short, dense and kinky coat that has a sheen.



American Guinea Pig

American Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
American Species Profile
The most popular breed of guinea pig, the American has a round, nose with prominent ears. The coat is smooth and lies close to the body.



Peruvian Guinea Pig

Peruvian Stats


 Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus

Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
Peruvian Species Profile
Once called the Angora, the Peruvian guinea pig breed has a coat several inches long that drags on the ground. The soft, dense hair grows from a center part down the guinea pig’s back. The hair requires daily grooming.



Silkie Satin Guinea Pig

Silkie Satin Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 to 9 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active
Varieties:  none
Silkie Satin Species Profile
The Silkie Satin guinea pig breed is closely related to the Silkie, but has a longer, denser coat with a satin sheen.





Texel Guinea Pig

Texel Stats

Scientific Name:  Caviidae porcellus
Size:  8 inches
Origin:  South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy:  7 years
Temperament:  friendly, active


Texel Species Profile
The Texel, a newer guinea pig breed has a coat made up of curls throughout the body. The coat is long and soft, and the body short and compact.









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