Major Guinea Pig Varieties

Rough, wiry hair coat made up of swirls or cowlicks called rosettes (The more, the more desirable)

The Abyssinian

Most common, hair is short, very glossy, and fine in texture, easy to care for

The American

Length, evenness, and balance of the hair coat are the deciding features when judging this variety, hair coat may reach a length of 20 inches, appearance of an animated mop

The Peruvian

Luxurious, shiny fur is its major characteristic, coat is fine, dense, and soft and has a sheen

The Satin

Referred to as a sheltie, has a mane

The Silkie

Short, kinky hair, fur is short, resilient, and thick and lies close to the body, its whiskers are also kinked

The Teddy

Has short hair and has a white crest which is a rosette and radiates evenly with a clearly defined center from the forehead, primarily found in the self, solid, and agouti colors

The White Crested