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Peruvian guinea pig
Breed of guinea pig From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Peruvian, formerly the Angora, is a breed of guinea pig that has a long smooth coat all over its body that may reach the floor, including a prominent "forelock" resulting from a portion of its coat on the head and the neck growing forward on the body. They have a middle parting and typically have rosettes on their head and thighs.[1] Their long hair is an autosomal recessive characteristic that is inherited. When two different length hair types are crossed, the shorter hair length will be the dominant one shown.[2]
Peruvians may come in a Satin variant, featuring a silkier and more lustrous coat.[3]
The Peruvian is generally not recommended for first time guinea pig owners, due to the tediousness of grooming their long coat.[3]
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