It was in the late 70’s that guinea pig became one of the favourite pets of the people of western cultures. Guinea pigs were actually originated in the Andes mountains of South America and since then they are been regarded as the favorite pets because of their friendly behavior. You will be shock to know that there are actually thirteen types of guinea pig breeds and all are different and unique from the other one. But all of them are not used for pets because of their separate features and behavior. Another interesting thing is that these thirteen types of guinea pig breeds have thirteen types of colors that make them unique.
The most popular guinea pig breeds are those with the short hairs as they are mostly seen roaming here and there compared to the other ones. But the Abyssinian, Peruvian and sheltie breed are also very popular and they are being commonly used in competition. You should know that most of the guinea pig breeds have a variant gene that makes the cavies coat look glossy and shiny. Abyssinian is the most popular of all the guinea pig breeds and they are the most recognizable one. What makes their coat different is the cow licked rosettes of hair that makes the coat strong and durable. The Peruvian one is different because of the fact that their whole body is covered with long hair that falls down over the face and back end. The Peruvian coats are normally known as barbering in the market. The third most popular is the sheltie breed that also has long hair and their whole body looks like a teardrop shape.
The rarest guinea pig breeds are alpaca, coronet, crested, and merino. They are being seen very rare as they always prefer to stay in the cage. One of the greatest differences of these guinea pig breeds are their color that makes them unique. The three most popular colors are black series, red series, and white.
