Buyer question
How much does an American guinea pig cost?
The median asking price for an American guinea pig is $100, from 52 asking prices; half fall between $60 and $163.
Source: the American guinea pig price guide, asking prices from listings on Everybarn and on other sites Everybarn indexes; not sale prices. American guinea pig prices
The detail
The American is the classic short, smooth-coated guinea pig and the most common breed in the ARBA standard. Its easy coat makes it the simplest cavy to keep, so an owner can put the effort into diet, space and a companion instead of grooming.
What to weigh
Guinea pigs need a companion, a large pen and fresh vitamin C every day, and they live five to seven years. The short coat is easy, but nails, teeth and weight still need weekly checks.