There is also a Satin Teddy, where the coat has a deep sheen.
Guinea Pig Breed Guide
by Lianne McLeod, DVM
for About.com
This short haired guinea pig is characterized by a short dense coat with bent (kinked) hair shafts that makes the coat stand on end, giving a very fuzzy appearance.
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- Abyssinian Guinea Pig
- Peruvian Guinea Pig
- Silkie Guinea Pig
- The Crested Guinea Pig
- The Teddy Guinea Pig
- Texel Guinea Pig
- Coronet Guinea Pig
- Other Varieties of Guinea Pigs
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