Buyer question
Is a Coronet guinea pig good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Coronet guinea pig 2 out of 5 for beginners (coat care makes it harder).
Source: the Coronet guinea pig page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Coronet guinea pig in the Animal Library
The detail
The Coronet is a long-haired guinea pig with a single crest, or rosette, on the forehead, and a coat that sweeps back like a Silkie's. It is gentle and attractive but carries the full grooming load of any long-haired cavy.
- Best fit
- Patient owners, show
- Handling
- 4 out of 5 (Calm, rarely bites)
- Care load
- 5 out of 5 (Daily brushing, regular trims)
What to weigh
Daily brushing and regular trims are not optional, and the crest collects debris. Care otherwise matches any guinea pig: a companion, space and daily vitamin C.