The difference is genetic.
Teddy genetics: tt
Rex Genetics: rxrx
Realize that guinea pigs purchased from stores are often mixed bred, mis-sexed, and sick. Please do not purchase your guinea pigs or breed them, rather you should adopt.
Most guinea pigs are mixed bred so even if they appear like a rex or teddy they are most likely mutts.
Breeders only add to the number of homeless animals by carelessly breeding, please adopt.
A guinea pig's lifespan is typically between 4-8 years, depending on their health, diet, and living conditions. A year for a guinea pig would be equivalent to the passing of one "guinea pig year."
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
Some common guinea pig breeds include American, Abyssinian, Peruvian, Teddy, and Skinny Pig. Each breed has its own unique characteristics such as fur length, color, and texture. It's important to research each breed to find one that best fits your preferences and lifestyle.
Teddy Guinea Pigs: More commonly known as rex, (NOT REXES!... THNX Heather H) ORiginated in Peru like the rest of the guinea pigs. They got their hair from envolution, i.e adapting to the cold
a guinea pigs cousin would also be a guinea pig.
Boy guinea pigs don't have nipples.
A smooth haired guinea pig is called an abyssian and the curls on the guinea pig are called rosettes.
yes size
No they can't. Don't do it.
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4-7 years.
His son did.
I Got one at petsmart for about 34$
No. Only feed your guinea pig veggies and some fruit plus timothy hay and pellets. NEVER feed your guinea pig pellets made for rabbits or other animals.
not much, they're just 2 different breeds i guess
Teddy Satin guinea pigs vary in height. Males reach 8-11 inches whilst females reach 7-9 inches. The average for both genders would be 8.5 inches. They weigh weights of normal guinea pigs; between 600g-1.3kg.
Most probably if they get on well. If they dont get on separate them straight away.