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Guinea Pig Breed Guide

by Lianne McLeod, DVM
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The Teddy Guinea Pig

Teddy Guinea Pig

Teddy Guinea Pig

Photo Courtesy of Kathy
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.

There is also a Satin Teddy, where the coat has a deep sheen.

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