Abyssinian
Guinea Pig · Arba · 0 live listings
The Abyssinian has a rough, wiry coat set in whorls called rosettes, ideally eight to ten arranged evenly for show. The coat stays short and needs little grooming, and Abyssinians are known as lively, curious cavies.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Show-quality rosettes are hard to breed and a pet may have uneven ones. Otherwise care is the same as any short-haired guinea pig, including a companion and daily vitamin C.
Common questions
Does the rough coat need grooming?
Very little. A weekly brush during shedding is plenty. The rosettes are part of the coat and should not be trimmed.
What health papers should I ask for?
Ask for a recent exam by a vet who sees guinea pigs, a clear fecal, and vet-confirmed sex, since young cavies are easy to mis-sex and sows can conceive within weeks of birth. A litter record naming both parents and the birth date is worth asking for too.
What makes a show Abyssinian?
Even, well-formed rosettes with sharp centers and stiff ridges between them, judged under the ARBA standard. A pet with fewer or uneven rosettes is just as good a companion.
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