In the previous article, we introduced 6 common guinea pig breeds, and today we continue to introduce the remaining 7 guinea pig breeds.
7: Rex Guinea Pig, the hair of the Rex Guinea Pig is completely different from other guinea pigs, its fur is short and shaggy, and you will recognize it at first sight. It also has unique drooping ears, which I think are somewhat similar to Zhu Bajie in Journey to the West, and it is also the longest guinea pig, which can grow up to 43 centimeters long. It is not an ACBA-certified guinea pig breed, but it is loved by people because it does not require much care for its fur and is especially patient with children and can quickly integrate into the family.
8: Silkie (a.k.a. Sheltie) Guinea Pig), the Silkie guinea pig is the most loved by the British because of its very, very docile personality, its fur is smooth and supple, flowing, the hair can grow up to 60 cm long, and due to the long hair on the back, it forms a unique teardrop shape when viewed from above. It is also an ACBA approved guinea pig breed. The Hilanti guinea pig is the mildest of the guinea pig breeds. They love to be petted and petted, which makes them perfect pets for children, and their beautiful long, silky fur makes them ideal display animals. It's expensive to maintain, though, and may not be an ideal breed if you're raising a guinea pig for the first time. However, if you have the time and dedication, they are beautiful and gentle pets.
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9: Sheba Guinea Pig (Sheba Guinea Pig), the biggest feature of Sheba Guinea Pig is that unruly hair, which looks a bit similar to American bison, the hair can grow 1.5 cm per month, and the unkempt appearance feels domineering. Originating in Australia, it is a cross between a Peruvian guinea pig and an Abyssinian guinea pig, and its intelligent, calm personality and cool coat have earned it a large number of fans.
10: Skinny Guinea Pig, a barely hairless guinea pig breed that usually has only a small amount of hair on the sides of its mouth, feet, and legs, and the rest of its body is bare. Their bodies are round and full, with no spine or ribs visible, somewhat similar to the Shar Pei or Pug in dogs, and the skinny guinea pig is mainly meant to have bare skin, which looks thin due to the lack of hair. Because the body of the lean guinea pig has no hair protection, the requirements for room temperature, sunlight and the surrounding environment will be much higher, and the difficulty of raising is greater than that of other guinea pigs, which is not suitable for novices.
11: Teddy Guinea Pig, the teddy guinea pig has the same fluffy fur as a teddy bear, an upturned nose, its fur is thick and short, it doesn't need much grooming, and it comes in a variety of colors including gold, maroon, white, brown, black, orange, and gray. They can also be multicolored and tricolored. It has a docile and friendly personality and usually plays, eats, sleeps all day, is active during the day and rests at night.
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12: Texel Guinea Pig (Texel Guinea Pig), known by its name, is a guinea pig breed bred in England, and unlike most other breeds, it has a soft and curly coat, even the hair on its head and face is curly, the most common colors include pure white, gold, black and brown, but it is not uncommon to mix one or more of these colors. Not only do Texel guinea pigs possess absolute beauty, but they also have personalities and temperaments that match. Meek, calm, sweet-tempered, and cute, which is another reason why they are so popular. In terms of personality, Texel guinea pigs can be a bit mischievous, so it's best to keep an eye on them and never leave them unattended when they're running or enjoying time outside their cages.
13: White Crested Guinea Pig (White Crested Guinea Pig), the white-crowned guinea pig is named because of the distinctive white hair on the top of its head, although it is very similar to the American guinea pig, but this white hat can be identified by anyone who sees it, but their number is relatively rare and not easy to buy. They are shy and introverted, tend to be very relaxed, rarely aggressive, and like human friends, they are very intelligent and can be trained, so if you own a white-crowned guinea pig, you're in luck.
The American Guinea Pig Association has only recognized 13 species of guinea pigs, but there are many types of guinea pigs, and they are constantly being bred and bred by people, and I believe that there will be more beautiful and cute guinea pig breeds in the future.
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