There are many breeds out there but all the breeds I know of are:
Rex (or teddies), satin, standard self, Abyssinian, agouti (I have two agoutis and I recommend them!), crested, Dutch, Himalayan, coronet, Peruvian, sheltie, RARE BREEDS: alpaca, argenti, bicolour, brindle, Dalmatian, harlequin, magpie, merino, roan, texel and tortoiseshell.
I hope I helped!
PS: Mongrel guinea pigs also make great pets! If you are looking for a new pet guinea then I would recommend looking in a rescue centre first.
I have three
a very good and helpful website about guinea pigs is guineapigsclub.com. they have all types of helpful stuff for guinea pigs!
yes, there are
Guinea pigs
No, they have upper and a lower lips only.
Guinea pigs can catch a cold from you.I don't recommend spending a lot of time with your pig when you are sick.
Some people in South America do, because they find wild Guinea Pigs there (South America is where guinea pigs originate from). Other than that, I don't think guinea pigs are eaten in any other main countries.
It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.
Yes, all types of guinea pigs shed their fur regularly. The frequency and amount of shedding can vary depending on the breed and the season, but shedding is a natural process for all guinea pigs. Regular grooming can help manage shedding and keep their coat healthy.
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
No.
you can play with a newly born guinea-pig after three days