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Skinny / Hairless

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

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

A near-hairless pig (Skinny pigs keep a little fuzz on the muzzle and feet; Baldwins are fully bald) with visible wrinkled skin.

Keeper tips for this variant

Hairless pigs lose heat fast and burn easily — keep the room warm and draft-free (around 20-24 C), never in direct sun, and feed slightly more to fuel their higher metabolism.

This page covers the Skinny / Hairless 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)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)Self (solid colour)Agouti Dutch Himalayan (pointed)Tortoiseshell Roan / Dalmatian