Selectively bred

Coat colors and patterns (self, agouti, Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan)

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

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

A wide range of selectively bred colors and markings, including solid selfs, ticked agouti, two-toned Dutch, patched tortoiseshell, and colorpoint Himalayan.

This page covers the Coat colors and patterns (self, agouti, Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Guinea pig →

Other Guinea Pigs variants

American / English (short, smooth coat)Abyssinian Peruvian Silkie / Sheltie Texel and Coronet Skinny Pig and Baldwin (hairless)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