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  1. 1American Guinea PigAmerican Guinea PigThe American’s short hair lies flat, so loose bedding and small tangles are easy to see. A brief brush and coat check can fit into the same routine as changing bedding. The low grooming time is a difference worth weighing if you are comparing this breed with a longhaired cavy.0
  2. 2White Crested Guinea PigWhite Crested Guinea PigA single white rosette on the forehead sets this smooth-coated guinea pig apart. Most of the hair lies flat, so caring for the coat is much like caring for an American’s. Look into the little swirl during a coat check, then brush the smooth hair in the direction it grows.0
  3. 3Abyssinian guinea pigAbyssinian guinea pigWhorls called rosettes push the short hair in different directions and give the body a rough outline. Part the hair at each swirl during a coat check, since an overlapping tuft can hide a bit of hay that would stand out on a smooth coat.0
  4. 4Teddy Guinea PigTeddy Guinea PigThe Teddy’s coat is short, dense, and springy, with hair that stands off the body. A small cap forms where the hair lies forward on the head. Look down through the plush coat during grooming, since the springy surface can hide the skin more readily than a flat coat.0
  5. 5Rex Guinea PigRex Guinea PigThe Rex has a short coat whose crimped hairs stand evenly away from the body. It feels coarse and springy, particularly down the back. A grooming check should reach through that dense coat to the skin. The coat’s short length gives it a different routine from a Texel’s long ringlets.0
  6. 6Peruvian guinea pigPeruvian guinea pigA long, straight coat falls forward around the Peruvian’s face as well as down its sides. A full coat needs daily detangling, with particular attention to the face and the ends that pick up bedding. Compare that forward sweep with the Silkie’s hair, which lies back from the forehead.0
  7. 7Silkie Guinea PigSilkie Guinea PigThe Silkie, known as the Sheltie in Britain, has straight hair that flows back from its forehead. That leaves the face more open than a Peruvian’s. The long sides and rear still need daily attention because knots and stray bits of bedding can build up underneath the smooth top layer.0
  8. 8Coronet Guinea PigCoronet Guinea PigA rosette on the forehead distinguishes the Coronet from other straight-coated longhairs. Long hair falls down the body behind it. Check around the crest and under the hanging sides during the daily grooming session. The crown is the easy part to spot, and the long strands take most of the time.0
  9. 9Texel Guinea PigTexel Guinea PigLong curls give the Texel a different outline from a Silkie. The underside can be woolly and curly too. Part the coat gently during a daily check so you can find tangles close to the body before they tighten under the ringlets.0
  10. 10Skinny pigSkinny pigA Skinny is born nearly bare, although short hair can grow on the muzzle or feet. Brushing takes very little time. Its mostly exposed skin shifts the daily work toward keeping bedding clean and dry, checking for irritation, and keeping it comfortable away from cold drafts.0