Types of Guinea Pigs – What Are They?

Types of Guinea PigsThere are many types of guinea pigs, but the main ones people know are, Abyssinian, American, Crested, Coronet, Peruvian, Silkie, Skinny Pig, Teddy, and Texel.

Abyssinian
This type of guinea pig has swirls of hair covering its body. These have different colors of fur, and different stains.

American
This guinea pig has short hair covering its body. The American guinea pig has a rounded body, and comes in different colors. This is the most common domestic guinea pig due to its calm behavior.

Crested
These guinea pigs also have short hair, however, they also have a swirl of hair on their heads. A guinea pig with a white swirl on its head, and a different colored body is called a White Crested Guinea Pig.

Coronet
These guinea pigs are a combination of Silkie, and Crested guinea pigs. They have long hair, and a swirl of hair on their heads.


Peruvian
This guinea pig has the longest hair of all they guinea pig types. Their long hair covers their body, and parts down the center of their back. These come in a verity of colors, and require regular grooming.

Silkie
This guinea pig has short facial hair, but long hair over the rest of its body. It comes in various colors.

Skinny Pig
These guinea pigs are almost completely hairless. Other than some very short hairs, they are naked.

Teddy
These have very fluffy fur, that reminds people of teddy bears. They also come in a large verity of colors.


Texel
These guinea pigs have a long, but curly coat of hair. They require a lot of grooming.

Here is a video that goes through more about the color and types of guinea pigs.

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