Guinea Pig Breeds
Eleven guinea pig breeds are recognized by the American Cavy Breeders Association:
1. Abyssinian | 7. Peruvian Satin |
2. Abyssinian Satin | 8. Silkie |
3. American | 9. Silkie Satin |
4. American Satin | 10. Teddy |
5. Coronet | 11. Teddy Satin |
6. Peruvian |
Abyssinians possess whorled or rough hair.
Peruvians have long, silky hair.
American or English pigs have short, smooth coats.
To cite this page:
Pollock C. Guinea pig breeds. June 17, 2010. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/guinea-pig-breeds/