World of Pet Guinea Pigs

Cavia porcellus (Domestic Guinea Pigs)

American Guinea PigPhoto © 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

Guinea Pig Breeds: Click on the small images below
for more information about each one.

Abyssinian Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

American Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Coronet Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Peruvian Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Silkie Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Skinny Pig

Cavia porcellus

Teddy Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Texel Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

White Crested Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus