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Guinea pig
Selectively bred

Silkie / Sheltie

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Silkie / Sheltie

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

A long-haired breed with sleek hair that sweeps back from the head rather than forward, creating a teardrop shape.

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

Other Guinea Pigs variants

American / English (short, smooth coat)AbyssinianPeruvianTexel 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