They seem to be breeding more all the time. I know of Abyssinian, American, Peruvian, Silkie (Sheltie), Teddy (Rex), Alpaca, Texel, Coronet, and the "White-crested" and "Satin" versions of these breeds. Are there any more?
2006-06-11 11:36:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18&cat=1800&articleid=2838
There are 13 recconized breeds of guinea pigs in the united states
2006-06-11 11:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this may sound crazy, but the American Rabbit Breeders Association would be the correct organization to ask. They set the show standards and determine what breeds get recognized in the United States for both rabbits and cavies (guinea pigs). They can be contacted at www.arba.net.
2006-06-12 09:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are also "skinny" pigs, or hairless guinea pigs. I do not think the ACBA recognizes them, however. They have weakened immune systems and do not live as long as "normal" guinea pigs.
2006-06-12 04:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a few excellent websites on guinea pigs, hope they give you some good info on guinea pigs and more contacts too -
http://www.russelrabbit.com/languages/suk/36.htm
http://jackiesguineapiggies.com/guineapigbehaviour.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_pig
Good luck to you and your guinea pigs!
2006-06-12 04:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋