Are there hypoallergenic guinea pigs

Answer 1

both.

actually, I'm pretty sure that they only have hair. the difference is that when there is fur on an animal, it sheds.

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Scientific American published an interview in 2001, with an expert mammologist from the New York American Museum of Natural History, where the question of the difference between hair and fur was asked. The short answer is, "no difference"). It's very interesting, and can be found here:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=what-is-the-difference-be

Whether it is referred to as "hair", or "fur"; how long it grows; and whether it ever stops growing, is based :

- first on the species of mammal involved

(for example, neck hair on horses, versus neck hair on cats)

- then - if there are breeds of that mammal - on the breed

(for example, the length of neck hair/fur on Siamese cats versus length of neck hair/fur on Persian cats, or length of neck hair/fur on Friesian or Andalusian horses , or Appaloosa horses )

- and finally on the genetics of the individuals themselves.

When, or if, the hair/fur in a certain area ever stops growing, depends on the type of hair/fur it is.

Whether fur/hair is shed, depends on all of the above, as well.

See also:

What is the difference between hair and fur

As to guinea pigs breeds specifically, guinea pigs have a very large variety of coat textures and lengths, including, but not limited to:

- Abssynian - hair about an inch, and growing in swirls or cowlicks (the placement of these is critical in show guinea pigs)

- Smooth Coat - short straight hair lying close to the body

- Peruvian - very long straight hair, can fan out around the guinean pig for over a foot

- Rex or Teddy - very short, kinky hair, looks like a brillo pad

- Texel - long thick soft wavy hair in curls and ringlets 1-3" long

- Satin - a variation on the other types - incredibly SHINY like it's been lacquered!

There are many more official coat and breed varieties in guinea pigs!

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Answer 2

There are 2 varieties of hairless guinea pig.

A "skinny pig" is a hairless guinea pig that still has some patchy hair along its nose.

A "Baldwin" is a truly hairless guinea pig, but is born with fur that is lost as it develops.

Answer 3

There is a hairless variety of guinea pigs however whether or not they are, depending on a person's Allergies, indeed hypoallergenic is debatable. Also, if you are considering a pet guinea pig and have allergies please note that they do need to be fed timothy hay which some people may be allergic to as well.

Answer 4

Only humans have "human hair." Some animals have hair, but it is not human hair.

Answer 5

yes if the hairless guinea pig has no illness SO run your guinea pig down the vets to see.

NO IF THE HAIRLESS GUINEA PIG HAS A ILLNES

Answer 6

Cave fish

Answer 7

Yes