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Seven breeds of cavies (guinea pigs) are currently recognized, world wide.
Thirteen breeds are currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, the group that develops the standards for US cavy breeds.
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There are many breeds of Cavies, some of them rare, and the number continues to grow. Also different countries, and groups within them, maintain their own separate lists and standards of official breeds, some recognizing as few as 7 breeds.
The breeds officially recognized, world wide, are:
abyssinian, teddy, peruvian, American, silkie, texel, coronet.
The breeds officially recognized in the US are:
Abyssinian, Abyssinian Satin, American, American Satin, Coronet, Peruvian,
Peruvian Satin, Silkie, Silkie Satin, Teddy, Teddy satin, Texel, White-crested.
There are currently nine.
What else can I help you with?
Can a crested guinea pig breed with abyssinian?
Ok, a crested guinea pig and, I'm guessing you are referring to an abyssian guinea pig (not a cat) CAN breed. They are NOT two different species of animals. They are different BREEDS. Both are guinea pigs, so they can breed. Think of a lab (dog) and a dachshund (dog)........they, too, are different BREEDS, but the same SPECIES (dog)......so, they can also breed.
How many types of guinea pig are their?
There are 7 types of guinea pigs that are recognised world wide! The main types of guinea pigs, (the ones your mot likely to find at your pet store) Are the breeds, American and the abyssinian. The other 5 breeds are, the teddy, peruvian, silkie, texel and coronet. There are also other breeds that arn't classified as pure bred breeds and a classic example of this is the hair-less guinea pig.
What is the weight of a dalmatian guinea pig?
Dalmation guinea pigs will weigh the same as most other breeds of guinea pigs: males 800-1020 females 700-1000
How many teeth do a guinea pig have?
guinea pigs have 24 teeth
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
Is there more than one breed of Guinea pig?
yes, there are many breeds of guinea pigs.
How many typeas of guinea pigs are their?
There are 7 recognised breeds of guinea pig in the world, including the Abyssinian, Teddy, Peruvian, American, Silkie, Textel and the Coronet. Each of these breeds are recognised by breeders and shows world-wide... Other breeds inclue mutations of these guinea pigs, like the extremely rare hairless guinea pig. Found mostly only in America!
Can a crested guinea pig breed with abyssinian?
Ok, a crested guinea pig and, I'm guessing you are referring to an abyssian guinea pig (not a cat) CAN breed. They are NOT two different species of animals. They are different BREEDS. Both are guinea pigs, so they can breed. Think of a lab (dog) and a dachshund (dog)........they, too, are different BREEDS, but the same SPECIES (dog)......so, they can also breed.
How do you figure out what kind of guinea pig you have?
Usually you can surf the web and discover the variety of Guinea Pigs! Search breeds of Guinea Pigs, and many sites will most likely have what your looking for.
How can you tell what breed your guinea pig is?
You can easily tell what breed your guinea pig is by searching on the internet. Try some of these websites: http://exoticpets.about.com/od/guineapigs/ss/guineapigcoats.htm http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Amazingly-Unique-Guinea-Pig-Breeds.676529 http://ask.reference.com/related/Guinea+Pig+Breeds?qsrc=2892&l=dir&o=10601 Hope this helps!
What age does a guinea pig grow hair?
guinea pigs are born with fur unless the are skinny guinea pigs ( breeds with no hair)
Does a guinea pig change colors?
no it just means that they're different breeds
How many ginea pig breeds are there?
first of all 3 or 4 second of all why don't you learn how to spell guinea!
How do you get a guinea pig from PA to TX?
There are many guinea pig rescues.
How many pounds can a guinea pig get?
10.3 was the heaviest guinea pig
Is it normal for a guinea pig not having hair on its ears?
Yes, most breeds have no hair on the ears.
How many wiskes does a guinea pig have?
It depends on the individual guinea pig why not count them?
