American (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 guinea pig with a short, smooth, flat coat lying close to the body — the lowest-maintenance and most common pet type.
Keeper tips for this variant
The easiest coat to keep; just routine spot-checks and the usual daily vitamin C, hay, and companionship.
Other Guinea Pigs variants
American / English (short, smooth coat)AbyssinianPeruvianSilkie / SheltieTexel and CoronetSkinny Pig and Baldwin (hairless)Coat colors and patterns (self, agouti, Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan)Abyssinian (rosetted)Peruvian (long-haired)Silkie / Sheltie (long, swept-back)Teddy (dense plush coat)Skinny / HairlessSelf (solid colour)AgoutiDutchHimalayan (pointed)TortoiseshellRoan / Dalmatian