Guinea Pig Breeds

Twelve popular breeds, each with its own look, personality, and care needs. Tap a breed to learn what it's like to live with and what care it needs.

Short, smooth · Beginner care

Short, with 6–10 rosettes · Intermediate care

Very long, flowing · Advanced care

Long, smooth, swept back · Advanced care

Short, dense, springy · Beginner care

Hairless (fuzzy nose and feet) · Advanced care

Short, woolly, upright · Beginner care

Long, with a forehead crest · Advanced care

Short, white with dark points · Intermediate care

Long, curly ringlets · Advanced care

Hairless (born with fur) · Advanced care

Short, with a forehead crest · Beginner care