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Guinea Pig Breeds Articles
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World of Pet Guinea Pigs

Cavia porcellus (Domestic Guinea Pigs)Picture of American Guinea PigsAmerican Guinea Pig Photo © Animal-World: Courtesy Lisa

  Guinea pigs are popular for a reason, they are a fun, easily cared for, and loving pet!

   People are attracted to guinea pigs because of their quiet sweet dispositions, their small size, and because they very rarely bite!

   Guinea pigs, also known as cavies (cavy), are a very popular pet for children and adults alike. They are relatively inexpensive to keep and easy to house and feed. They tend to be hardy little animals that don't easily contract diseases. If well taken care of, a guinea pig life span can run between 8 - 10 years.

  Classed as rodents, they originated in South America and are the descendents of the Tschudi Guinea Pig (Montane Guinea Pig) Cavia tschudii.

Guinea Pig Information - Guinea Pig Care
Guide to a Happy Healthy Guinea Pig

To see Guinea Pig Breeds - click on the pictures below:

Abyssinian Guinea PigAmerican Guinea Pig
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Cavia porcellus
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Cavia porcellus
Coronet Guinea PigPeruvian Guinea Pig
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Cavia porcellus
Click for more info on Peruvian Guinea Pig
Cavia porcellus
Silkie Guinea PigSkinny Pig
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Cavia porcellus
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Cavia porcellus
Teddy Guinea PigTexel Guinea Pig
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Cavia porcellus
Click for more info on Texel Guinea Pig
Cavia porcellus
White Crested Guinea Pig
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Cavia porcellus

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