Selectively bred

American / English (short, smooth coat)

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Representative Guinea pigphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The classic short-haired breed with a smooth, flat coat; the most common and low-maintenance pet variety.

This page covers the American / English (short, smooth coat) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Guinea pig →

Other Guinea Pigs variants

Abyssinian Peruvian Silkie / Sheltie Texel and Coronet Skinny 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 / Hairless Self (solid colour)Agouti Dutch Himalayan (pointed)Tortoiseshell Roan / Dalmatian