Tortoiseshell
A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)
Representative Guinea pigphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
Distinct blocks of two colours (classically black and red) arranged in a patchwork down the body.
Keeper tips for this variant
Colour only, with no special requirements.
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)American (short smooth coat)Abyssinian (rosetted)Peruvian (long-haired)Silkie / Sheltie (long, swept-back)Teddy (dense plush coat)Skinny / HairlessSelf (solid colour)AgoutiDutchHimalayan (pointed)Roan / Dalmatian