What is the Peruvian guinea pig?
Modern Peruvian guinea pig or Cavia porcellus is an exotic pet known for its long coat and even longer history. These glossy rodents are often used as exhibiting animals, although they can also be held as pets. The key identification feature of the Peruvian guinea pig is his extremely long hair, which can be a very difficult groom.
The noble creature, the Association of Peruvian guinea pig with people can date for more than seven thousand years. Some archaeological evidence suggests that the ancestors of a modern animal have been held as pets and food from the first days of Andean civilization. Animals are still consumed, including fasting, thanks to the papal bull of the 16th century, which describes guinea pigs as "fish". Thanks to their striking coat, however, Peruvian varieties are often spared this fate and is more often sold as an exhibition animal or pet.
A long coat that makes this particular breed attractive can be quite huge and reach the length of thatMeasure 2 ft (0.6 m). Guinea pigs also have a thick sub -pack that remains shorter. If the owners do not plan to keep the coats cropped, the Peruvian guinea pig may not be the best choice for extremely warm or tropical climate. Care is necessary for these animals because the coat can be tangled and matched quite easily. Those who keep peruments like pets can simply crop coats while showing animals can have complicated daily care requirements or have hair tucked in small networks.
Peruvian guinea pig can come in many different colors, most of which are suitable for introduction in competition. They are often three -color, with cream, reinders and black or gray are common combinations. Some animals can show two colors, often sable, cream or black and cream. Monochrome Peruvian pigs are relatively rare and breeders often look for. Similar breed, called Praperuan satin, shares similar colors and properties of the coat, but has shiny, shiny hair.
as well asMost members of her family can be a Peruvian guinea pig friendly and intelligent pet. If they have been treated since birth, guinea pigs tend to be quite accessible to human contact and usually do not bite or scratch. Some owners and breeders recommend keeping animals in pairs of one sex for society and guinea pigs sometimes make friends with other animals such as dogs and cats. When introducing a larger guinea pig, a predatory animal, it is necessary to take extreme care, because there is always a chance of attack.