American Crested

Unlike the English Crested cavy, the rosette of the American Crested is white. Again, the body can be of a variety of colours

Tortoiseshell

Smooth coated with a black and red chequered pattern.

Abyssinian

These are a rough-coated breed with up to eight rosettes all the body

Rex

Short, curly coat. The Rex is sometimes confused with the American "Teddy" breed which looks almost identical but is genetically different.

Silver Agouti

The hair of an Agouti guinea pig has a speckled effect which is the result of light and dark bands of colour in each individual hair. This colouring is most similar to that of the wild guinea pigs of South America.

Peruvian

A long-haired guinea pig - the hair falls over the face and around the body. Long haired pigs such as this are not recommended as domestic pets for children or any but the most dedicated fancier because of the large amount of grooming required.

Sheltie

Another long-haired breed similar to the Peruvian, but with the hair growing back from the face and around the body.

Coronet

A Coronet is basically a Sheltie but with a crest on the head.

Texel

A rexed sheltie - the long curly coat falling in ringlets around the body.

Himalayan

A smooth coated white guinea pig with a chocolate or black smut nose, feet and ears.

Dalmation

Smooth coated, white with coloured spots.