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Guinea pig
Selectively bred

Abyssinian

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Abyssinian

A short-haired breed whose coat grows in distinctive rosettes (whorls) giving a tufted, ruffled appearance.

This page covers the Abyssinian variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Guinea pig

Other Guinea Pigs variants

American / English (short, smooth coat)PeruvianSilkie / SheltieTexel and CoronetSkinny Pig and Baldwin (hairless)Coat colors and patterns (self, agouti, Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan)American (short smooth coat)Abyssinian (rosetted)Peruvian (long-haired)Silkie / Sheltie (long, swept-back)Teddy (dense plush coat)Skinny / HairlessSelf (solid colour)AgoutiDutchHimalayan (pointed)TortoiseshellRoan / Dalmatian