lola the cuddly piggy

Last night while me and lola was having cuddles she does the cutest thing ever when she wants to go back she goes to the side of the cage and puts her paws up to say •mommy i wanna go back• awww its just so cute !!!

she loves her laptime and when she goes back and has a wee or poo in her potty she will come back over to say lets continue our cuddles its just adorable
lola has a question?how many of you like laptime too?

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Himalayan guinea pig

Himalayan guinea pig

 

The Himalayan is the Siamese cat of the guinea pig world! It is a pointed pig, which means that it has a white body, with darker highlights (usually black or brown) on the ears, nose and feet. The pads of the feet, and toenails should also be dark.

Himalayans are born white and the colour on the extremities develops during the first few weeks of age. In hot weather or in bright sunlight the colour of the points may fade.

 It is thought that sudden frights or shock, fighting or illness may also cause the points to fade. The eyes of a Himalayan are bold and pink.
 

 

 

American Guinea pig

American Guinea pig

This breed is also known as the English Cavy. The coat is smooth and short and lies flat to the body. This is the most popular and commonly seen breed.  

he most popular breed of guinea pig, the American has a round, nose with prominent ears. The coat is smooth and lies close to the body.

very comman guinea pig 

Texel guinea pig

Texel guinea pig

 

Texels are a handful to maintain if you want them to look like they are supposed to. First off, diet. All coated pigs need 18% protein chow (with vitamin C but no nuts seeds, crunchy bits or colored garbage) and hay. Coat is protein and they have a constantly growing coat which increases their protein demand. Hay, in addition to the fact that they like it and it is good for them tends to keep them from getting board and chewing their coats. Avoid fruit. It is messy and empty calories. Greens like Kale have more vitamins and a lot less sugar.

 

  
Virtually all use a comb with teeth that roll (dog supply places sell them) and use it as little as they can get away with. Brushing and excess combing straightens the Shirley Temple curls that show Texels must have and which gives the breed its charm. In addition to the roller comb, breeders work through the whole coat daily with their fingers to catch any potential tangles before they get serious.

 

 

No guinea pig should be bathed on a set schedule, not even long coats. They should be bathed only when they need it and that includes Texels as well as the Peruvians that we have raised for 40+ years. Ours get a bath when they need it, which for pigs in coat is every 2 to 3 months depending on the individual pig.

 

 

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Peruvian guinea pig

Peruvian guinea pig

History

The Peruvian is one of the oldest breeds of guinea pigs, having been established in this country for well over 100 years. They are believed to have come over to this country from South America via France.

Behaviour

They are basically long-haired rosetted guinea pigs, they are born short haired, with two rosettes. As the guinea pig grows, so does its hair, and the top hair parts and grows downwards. The hair around their bottom can reach 20 inches in length, and they have a long fringe which covers their eyes. They are not pets for the faint-hearted! If they are kept as a pet their hair is best trimmed, and they require regular grooming and bathing. Without constant care their hair becomes readily matted. If they are kept for showing then their flowing locks are usually kept in wrappers (curlers!) to keep them clean. Peruvians also have a tendency to chew each others coats, a behaviour known as barbering, and show stock may have to be kept by themselves.

Varieties

Peruvians come in a variety of colours, the most popular being tricolour (slate, cream and white) or a mixture of two colours, slate and white, cream and white, or slate and cream.
 

 

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Silkie guinea pig

Silkie guinea pig



 A Silkie has long, smooth coat that flows back over the body. A Silkie must never have any rosettes or any hair growing in a direction towards its face. Its coat should not have a part. When viewed from above, a Silkie and its coat forms a teardrop shape. The coat is generally accepted to have a somewhat longer sweep of hair in the rear.

 the Silkie is also known as the Sheltie, and has a very silky long coat. In contrast to the Peruvian, the Silkie's soft coat does not naturally part along the back, and grows backwards from the head.

The Rex Guinea Pig

The Rex is one of the largest breeds of guinea pig and is noted for its cuddly and affable nature. They are generally very laid back and a good choice if you want a "lap pig" or one that is particularly cuddly, docile and friendly. 

The fur is coarse and wire-like and the whiskers are crinkly. The Rex is often confused with the Teddy as they look very similar with their plush fur type. There are methods of telling them apart however; the Rex will have crinkly whiskers while the Teddy has whiskers that are longer and straighter, and the fur on a Rex is far more coarse to the touch than that of the Teddy.
The nails on the Rex, especially on the rear feet, are usually thicker than those on other breeds and they tend to grow slightly quicker too.

 This only makes nail clipping slightly more awkward if you are using human nail clippers as the thicker nails won't always fit between the blades. Using puppy and kitten nail clippers, with a larger notch in the blades and available from your vet or pet store, is my recommended method for keeping their nails trimmed.

About a Teddy guinea pig

About a Teddy guinea pig

The Teddy Guinea Pig's most distinctive feature is its dense, wiry coat. Despite the 'wiry' description, the coat may be either soft or rough to the touch. This coat overlaid on it's rounded guinea pig shape make it truly look like a 'teddy bear'.

  There is no need to worry about the Teddy's coat matting, but regular brushing is important. You need to remove any debris that becomes trapped so that it will not irritate the skin. This is the primary grooming concern for Teddy owners, and care is otherwise easy.

These cuddly little critters make great companions. The Teddy Guinea Pigs are curious, fun-loving creatures, and they make good pets for kids. They are natural entertainers that love attention.

 Background

    The Teddy Guinea Pig is the result of a genetic mutation. It was later bred competitively, and the Teddy became a recognized breed in 1978. Teddies are now fairly common and quite popular. Today they can be found in many pet stores.

Description: 

  The Teddy's coat is unlike that of any other Guinea pig. It is short, dense and fuzzy, and should have no rosettes. Some are soft in texture, while others are similar to a Brillo pad. Both textures are acceptable according to breed standards, but some say that the rougher coat is favored by most judges.
   Teddy Guinea Pigs are shorter in length than most other breeds. They have the same so-called Roman nose as the American Guinea Pig. This simply means that their noses are wide and curved.
   Satin Teddies are less common than the standard Teddy, but they are growing in popularity. They feature a shinier coat and are recognized by the ACBA.

 Color differences:  

  The Teddy Guinea Pig may be found in any of the standard Guinea pig colors. Agouti patterns are common in this breed. 

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