Peruvian Guinea Pig

Facts about Peruvian Guinea Pigs, the Peruvian Guinea Pig is one of the varieties of the guinea pig breeds and it is chiefly developed as a show animal. This Peruvian Guinea Pig breed has elongated, flowing hair that makes it a much loved animal of show judges. The hairs of the Peruvian Guinea Pig breed require additional care, but their loveliness is ahead of compare.

Choosy breeding of Peruvian Guinea Pigs started around the year 1200. These Peruvian Guinea Pig breeds were first developed for food, and after some years, the focus was shifted to producing suitable show animals and pets around the fifteenth century. The Peruvian Guinea Pig breed is one of the original three varieties of guinea pig breeds acknowledged by the Cavy Breeders Association of America.

Features

The Peruvian Guinea Pig breed has elongated hair all over its body. The topcoat of this Peruvian Guinea Pig breed is capable of growing to a maximum length of 24 inches (60 cm). Usually, the length of the undercoat of these breeds is capable of attaining a maximum length of 7 inches (17.5 cm). The hair parts of the Peruvian Guinea Pig are straight down the spine naturally. The Peruvian Guinea Pig breeds are required to be shown, should have two rosettes on both sides of their rump, and their hair is supposed to fan out in order that it is hard to enlighten the back from the front.

The coat of the Peruvian Guinea Pig is not much denser and thicker when compared to that of other guinea pig breeds. Though these guinea pigs come in many colors, a tricolor Peruvian Guinea Pig is considered by a lot of breeders to be the most wanted one, but the single color and the bicolor breeds are also attractive and suitable to be maintained as pets and show breeds.

Usually, the Peruvian Guinea Pig is more difficult to care when compared to other short-haired guinea pig breeds. So, the Peruvian Guinea Pig breed is not an ideal pet option for young kids. However, these guinea pig breeds will be fantastic companions for older people, adults, and responsible kids.

In the captive, the Peruvian Guinea Pig is provided with an ideal accommodation to withstand both cooler and warmer months to prevent them from suffering from common diseases. This will make them healthy and happy and will also make them an immense pet for a longer time period.

Usually, the Peruvian Guinea Pig needs an abundance of exercise and they also feel affection for playing. They usually prefer to wander outdoors or to run around in the home for one or two hours under careful supervision.

Diet

In the captive, the Peruvian Guinea Pig is provided with a high-quality diet that includes the standard diet of other guinea pig breeds to keep them healthy.

Behavior

The Peruvian Guinea Pig breed has the trademark behavior compared to other guinea pig breeds. These Peruvian Guinea Pig breeds are inquisitive, alert, and they feel affection for fun. The major concern when maintaining the Peruvian Guinea Pig breeds as pets is that they need extensive grooming. Breeders who would not like to develop them as show breeds usually trim their hair to a length that will not knot or get filthy so easily. The Peruvian Guinea Pig breeds are social animals and they will always prefer to have a companion.

The average lifespan of the Peruvian Guinea Pig ranges from 4 years to 7 years.