Guinea pigs, or cavies, exhibit an extraordinary range of genetic diversity, particularly in their coat types and color patterns. 
From the smooth-coated American Guinea Pig to the long, flowing locks of the Peruvian and the unique, hairless Skinny Pig, each breed possesses distinct grooming requirements and physical characteristics. 
This directory explores over 50 variations, including the rosetted Abyssinian and the curly-haired Texel and Lunkarya breeds. 
Understanding these differences in coat maintenance, size, and temperament is essential for providing the appropriate care and environment for these social rodents. 
Please refer to the alphabetical list below for detailed information on the history and specific care standards for each guinea pig breed.

Abyssinian guinea pig
Abyssinian Satin guinea pig
Alpaca Abyssinian guinea pig
Alpaca Coronet guinea pig
Alpaca guinea pig
Alpaca Rex guinea pig
Alpaca Silkie guinea pig
Alpaca Texel guinea pig
American guinea pig
Baldwin guinea pig
Coronet guinea pig
Coronet Satin guinea pig
Coronet Shorthair guinea pig
Cuy guinea pig
Dalmatian guinea pig
Dutch guinea pig
Dutch Shorthair guinea pig
English Crested guinea pig
English long-haired guinea pig
English short-haired guinea pig
Himalayan Abyssinian guinea pig
Himalayan Coronet guinea pig
Himalayan guinea pigs
Himalayan Rex guinea pig
Himalayan Satin guinea pig
Himalayan Silkie guinea pig
Himalayan Texel guinea pig
Jambon guinea pig
Lunkarya guinea pig
Lunkarya Satin guinea pig
Merino guinea pig
Merino Satin guinea pig
Peruvian guinea pig
Peruvian Satin guinea pig
Peruvian Shorthair guinea pig
Rex guinea pig
Rex Satin guinea pig
Roan guinea pig
Satin guinea pig
Sheba guinea pig
Sheltie guinea pig
Silkie guinea pig
Skinny pig
Swiss guinea pigs
Teddy guinea pig
Teddy Satin guinea pig
Tessel guinea pig
Texel guinea pig
Texel Satin guinea pig
Texel Shorthair guinea pig
White-crested guinea pig