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the term 'in coat' is used in the guinea pig fancy by those breeders who wish to show the animal in competition. If a long haired breed has had its coat trimmed by the owner or even if it has been chewed by another piggie, as sometimes happens, then that animal would not be eliglble to be shown in its breed category at a guinea pig show as the coat would be deemed spoiled by the judges who are looking for perfection. Guinea pig shows are much like a miniature crufts...and the owners take the standards very seriously. So one breeder may offer an animal for sale , but descibe it as not in coat... meaning, needs time and attention to bring up it up to show standard... nothing else. it certainly does NOT mean there is anything wrong with the piggie, or that it is bald!! The long haired varieties are not allowed to be cut or clipped in any way in top competition, and the owners of the top prize longhairs roll the coat around small papers in sections to keep it from being damaged, and out of the animals way... at the competition, the owner is given 5 minutes to removes the 'papers' and brush the coat ready to present them looking their glorious best. For pictures and more information see the National Cavy Club website.. hope this helps.
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What is the phenotype of a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig?
A black guinea pig would have a black coat color, while a white guinea pig would have a white coat color. Color variation in guinea pigs is due to different alleles of the gene controlling coat color, resulting in different phenotypes.
Will two smooth coat guinea pigs produce a rough coat guinea pig?
No, two smooth coat guinea pigs will not produce a rough coat guinea pig. Coat type in guinea pigs is determined by genetics, so if the parents both have smooth coats, their offspring will also have smooth coats.
How could a guinea pig breeder whether a rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous or heteorzygous for this trait?
A breeder could determine if a rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous or heterozygous by conducting a test mating. Breeding the rough-coated guinea pig with a smooth-coated guinea pig would show if the rough coat is dominant or recessive. If all the offspring have rough coats, it indicates the rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous for the trait. If both rough and smooth-coated offspring are produced, then the rough-coated guinea pig is heterozygous.
What are the very hairy guinea pig is called?
The long haired guinea pigs are called Abyssinian. They are known for their long and short, rough coat.
Why are guinae pigs guinae pigs?
Well, first of all, guana is the abbreviation of Guiana Island. Now you know what guana means. Second, a pig is a young swine that is not mature for it's age. So a guana pig is a pig that is from Guiana Island. Unless you mean guinea pig. A guinea pig means a small stout-bodied short-eared tailless domesticated rodent often kept as a pet.
What is the phenotype of a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig?
A black guinea pig would have a black coat color, while a white guinea pig would have a white coat color. Color variation in guinea pigs is due to different alleles of the gene controlling coat color, resulting in different phenotypes.
If you breed a Peruvian Guinea Pig with an English smooth coat guinea pig what breeds will you get?
If by "English Smooth Coat" , you mean sheltie, then you can end up with a couple of both in the litter. Then a again, you could end up with a mix.
Will two smooth coat guinea pigs produce a rough coat guinea pig?
No, two smooth coat guinea pigs will not produce a rough coat guinea pig. Coat type in guinea pigs is determined by genetics, so if the parents both have smooth coats, their offspring will also have smooth coats.
How could a guinea pig breeder whether a rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous or heteorzygous for this trait?
A breeder could determine if a rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous or heterozygous by conducting a test mating. Breeding the rough-coated guinea pig with a smooth-coated guinea pig would show if the rough coat is dominant or recessive. If all the offspring have rough coats, it indicates the rough-coated guinea pig is homozygous for the trait. If both rough and smooth-coated offspring are produced, then the rough-coated guinea pig is heterozygous.
What is a guinea pig popcorning mean?
It means the guinea pig feels happy.
Does cloudy eyes mean the guinea pig is sick?
Does cloudy eyes mean that the guinea pig is sick?
How can a guinea pig with smooth fur and a pair of smooth coat genes give birth to a baby with a rough coat?
If you look up genetics in BrainPop, it will show you. The guinea pig must have an ancestor that had rough skin.
How do you deal with a bad guinea pig?
By bad guinea pig do you mean it bites? A guinea pig will only bite if it feels threatened, scared or hurt.
What does it mean when a guinea pig rips fur off another guinea pig?
it's horny.
If a female guinea pig pees on a male guinea pig does that mean she is telling him to stay away?
I think
How long will it take for your new male guinea pig to mate with your female Guinea Pig?
you mean girl guinea pig? Right?!? Because if not, at LEAST two weeks.
What does it mean if your guinea pig has a limp in its walk?
Your Guinea pig has a bad leg and should be taken to see a vet.
