Types of Guinea Pigs Breeds

Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Abyssinian-One of the oldest breeds is known as the Abyssinian and have a very distinctive look. Rosettes, or what appears like rosettes grow all over their coat. These rosettes are hair that grows out in a radiant pattern from the center point. This guinea pig has a medium length in body, rounded sides and broad and tall through the shoulders and hind legs.

Abyssinian Satin

Abyssinian Satin- This guinea pig is like the above Abyssinian but has a shiny coat.

American

American- When we think of a guinea pig, this is the most popular one that tends to come to mind. He has protruding ears that stick out from his rounded head with a smooth low lying coat.

American Satin

American Satin- The main difference from this type and American guinea pig is their coat is very shiny and
sleek.

Coronet

Coronet-This guinea pig type is the newest breen and has a long hair coat. There is a very distinct rosette that extends from the center of their ears to the very tip of the nose.

Peruvian

Peruvian- Once referred to as the Angora Guinea Pig has a long coat that touches and drags on the ground. They have a center part on their back which the hair grows down the sides, which is very dense but soft.

Peruvian Satin

Peruvian Satin- Much like the Peruvian in appearance, but their coat of hair is much silkier.

Silkie

Silkie- In England, they are often referred to as the Sheltie and named for the incredible softness of their

coat. A teardrop pattern of hair is created from hair that grows from the back of their nose and over their

back.

Silkie Satin

Silkie Satin- Very much like the silkie in hair pattern growth and length but the hair has much more of a sheen to it.

Teddie

Teddy- This breed was created from a mutation. Their coat is both dense and kinky that is short and plush sections, which is soft.

Teddy Satin

Teddy Satin – Like the Teddy, but in certain types of lighting the coat will give a sheen that glows.

White Crested

White crested – This guinea pig has a single white rosette on the crown of its head and is prodimentaly
white color.