Guinea Pig Breeds

There are many breeds (pure- mix- and cross-) of guinea pigs, though there is debate on some if they should be recognised or not.

List

Abyssinian

Alpaca

American | English | Shorthair

Angora

Baldwin

Coronet

Crested | English/American/White Crested

Curly

Cuy

Himalayan

Lunkarya

Merino | English Merino | Merino Peruvian

Mohair

Peruvian (comes in shorthair or longhair variety)

Rex

Ridgeback

Satins (cluster of breeds, such as American, Teddy, Abyssinian, Peruvian & Silkie Satin)

Sheba [Mini Yak]

Silkie | Sheltie

Somali | Somalia

Swiss

Teddy (two main types: US/American and CH)

Texel