Guinea Pig Breeds Rex

This breed is not recognized by the american rabbit breeders association.

Guinea pig breeds rex. The non self variety of guinea pig is divided into three sectors which are coated long haired and marked. Rex is a short haired cavy with very curly distant hair without guard hair. The peritoneum is smoother than the hair on its back. The hair on their underbelly is curly and dense as well.

It was initially described as a dominant rex peruvian clarification needed but later was named lunkarya a variation of the last name of the breed s creator. The rex guinea pig is the only guinea pig without guard hairs giving them a unique wool like feel. Brown white or agouti. The length is at max 35mm but due to its curliness it is close fitting on its body.

Rex guinea pigs are also noteworthy for their long droopy ears which make them particularly endearing to many cavy enthusiasts. Their hairs are just about 1 cm tall at their longest although they form a dense coat. The rex is also noted for their huge droopy ears and broad head. Depending on the breed and environment a rex can live up to 6 years.

Rex guinea pigs comes in a variety of coat colors including. The most common guinea pig breed the american guinea pig is a recognized breed by the american rabbit breeders association arba. Their unique coat and ease of care have made them a fast favorite among guinea pig owners. You can find them in various colors and with other hair.

The entire coat is devoid of guard hairs but the undercoat sticks straight out making them appear particularly fuzzy. The coat has no guard hairs which gives it a woolly texture. Rex can grow between 20 45 cm in length. At least there are two different hair types.

Breed rating 16 reviews appearance. The underbelly is. The rex guinea pig is the most potato looking breed of a potato looking species. Rex guinea pigs are generally pretty friendly affectionate.

Us teddy guinea pig. Rex guinea pigs. Their hair must be dense with a woolly texture which means that it will not be flat. They feature curly crimped whiskers.

The rex guinea pig is a main classified breed they are a non self variety cavy. The rex guinea pig is a main breed of guinea pigs being also one of the largest breeds of these cute animals. Written by josh bligh september 1 2020. The rex is a rough coated guinea pig.

You might confound us teddys with rex but the fur is more tight and shorter. They have no guard hairs which give their coat a woolly texture. They come in all kinds of different colours and appearances. Rex guinea pigs are among the rough coated breeds.

Usually their hair is no longer than 1 cm which means that this guinea pig is a short haired pet. The rex guinea pig is a short haired breed whose hairs are less than inch long. They have dense woolly hair that stands up on end and ears that droop down over a large head. They can grow between 20 45 cm in length.

As with any breed of cavy rex guinea pigs have a range of unique traits that truly make them special.