Rex Guinea Pig
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Size
- 10–17 in (25–43 cm)
- Coat
- Short, woolly, upright
- Lifespan
- 5–6 years
Beginner careCalmGentlePatient
The Rex is one of the largest guinea pig breeds, and its coat is unique: short hairs that stand upright with no guard hairs, giving a dense, woolly texture like a hedgehog made of velvet.
Rexes are gentle giants, calm, patient, and famously good with children. The upright coat needs little grooming, though their large feet and droopy ears benefit from regular health checks.
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