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Guinea pig
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Tortoiseshell

A variant of Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Tortoiseshell

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.

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

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