It seems like all the petstores only carry short-haired breeds!
2007-01-07 10:22:43 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Guinea Pigs Are Us.
Or try the "I Cant Believe Its Not A Rat" shop ...
2007-01-07 10:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Guinea pig rescues have a wide variety of breeds. Try www.petfinder.com Pet stores will most likely sell you mis-sexed or sick animals. And breeders are adding onto the already huge overpopulation problem. Guinea pigs are very overpopulated, there are many in shelters.
2007-01-07 11:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by pigs003 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, whoever says that Petsmart has "40 kinds" of guinea pigs, um, there aren't even 40 kinds of guinea pigs.
I would encourage you explore your local rescues, rather than patronize pet stores (which routinely send home sick, missexed animals) or backyard breeders (who are simply fueling the overpopulation problem for a bit of money or "as a hobby"). I see so many sick animals from pet stores that it isn't funny. And the two pigs that I own that we confiscated from a breeder as so genetically unstable that we couldn't adopt them out because of their numerous health problems.
2007-01-07 11:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Lotus Effect 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Search the internet for cavy breeders in your area. Or look round the rescues, and adopt one of the breed that you want.
good luck
2007-01-08 01:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Katie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a reputable and responsible breeder, not a pet store. Do a search on the type you're looking for, that's how I found the coated breeds I used to have. It's your best bet if you want health, type and temperament and even advice when you have questions.
2007-01-07 10:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Definitely look on www.petfinder.com I got a rex and smooth coat guinea pig from there. They have many differen types of breeds. PLEASE read up on guinea pigs before you get one.
www.cavyspirit.com
www.cavycages.com
www.cavymadness.com
2007-01-08 13:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petco is the best place. you can get everything that you need for your guinea pig right there in the same store and section. Trust me it is the best place.
2007-01-07 10:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Girl 4 God 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you can go looking for breeders, but they may be hard to find. talk to the petstore owners, they may be able to get you what you want.
2007-01-07 10:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by mandy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You could go to like a Petsmart if you have one by you. Or if you have an Animart by you I know they have them.
2007-01-07 10:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
you could try the petsmart, they have over 40 kinds. i don't know about the one at your place though
2007-01-07 10:30:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋