Before we get onto guinea pigs, I would like to show you the three kinds of guinea pig fur.
- Short hair. These guinea pigs have smooth, shiny coats. This is the kind of fur that wild guinea pigs have.
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| Satin Guinea Pig |
2. Rough coat. These guinea pigs have rosettes in their fur. The rosettes are a parting of fur with strands pointing away from the centre in a circle shape.
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| Abyssinian Guinea Pig |
3. Long hair. These guinea pigs have VERY long hair, sometimes so long they resemble a cushion if not cut. These guinea pigs require a lot of care.
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| Sheltie Guinea Pig |
Swiss Teddy
This guinea pig is Long Haired. It resembles a powder puff, a bit like a teddy (hence the name). They need a lot of care. These guinea pigs were first bred in the US. Unlike most long haired guinea pigs, Swiss Teddies have long hair coating their bellies. They look a lot like the breed Rex, but their fur is generally softer and fluffier. An adult Swiss Teddy can have hair 9cm long.
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| Swiss Teddy Guinea Pig |
Dalmatian
When you look at one of these guinea pigs, you can immediately tell where these guinea pigs got their name. From the dog-breed dalmatian!
1 comment:
Awesome! I do not know anything about guinea pigs, much less their fur types.
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