FS: Long-haired Guinea Pigs (Peruvian, Silkie Sheltie Alpaca-carrier Updated Pix) Updated! New Message!

     UPDATE of Alpaca Carriers (taken at 21 days old)

Female1, bi-color red-eyed, no prominent rosettes (reserved)

 
before at 2 days old:



Female2, bi-color red-eyed, no prominent rosettes (will stay)


before at 2 days old:



Male 1, tri-color blue-eyed (undecided)


before at 2 days old:

Breeding Updates:
Negra (due 1st week of December)


Shine


Carlene (due 4th week of December)


Twirlie (due 3rd week of January)


Meet some of my Collections:
(Not for sale unless stated as for out. They will be updated from time to time)

King, male red Coronet with white crest and nose
(pix taken at 2 months old)


 
Shine, 3 months old tri-colored (slate blue, orange & white)
satin Peruvian sow courtesy of Ms. She Juliano. Thank you!


Cheezy, bi-color (lilac and orange) Peruvian sow:

Carl, Alpaca boar:

 
 
Twirlie, Alpaca female pup:


Pumpkin, solid red Peruvian sow (currently pregnant):


Carlene, alpaca sow pup soon to be Carl's partner:


 

My CAGE SET-UP (as requested)

17x30 bird cage with divider plus plastic mesh as floor mat


Now, the complete set-up with food bowl and drinking bottle




Different Cavy Breeds:

Abyssinian-The Abyssinian breed of Guinea pig is known for its short, rough coat that has cowlickedrosettes of hair. The derivation of the breed's name is unknown, but does not connotate an origin in the geographical region of Abyssinia (present day Ethiopia). The ideal Abyssinian has 10 rosettes, one on each shoulder, four across the back, one on each of the animal's hips, and two on the rump.

Alpaca- A curly coated Peruvian. Hair grows over face like a Peruvian.

American or Short-haired- The short coated cavy - often called the American or english- has consistently short, glossy hair without a part. This breed of cavy most resembles the Guinea pig's relatives and ancestors in the Cavia genus.

Coronet- It has long hair that flows back over its body and never forward over the face like Silkie Sheltie, along with a crest like a crested.

Crested- The Crested is similar to the American, but has one rosette on the top of the head.

Merino- is a curly-coated Coronet with a crest in between the ears on the centre of the head.

Peruvian- The Peruvian is the progenitor of all modern long haired breeds, being a Guinea pig with hair that grows long continuously all over its body, sometimes to an excess of 20 inches (approx. 50 centimeters).

Rex- A Rex guinea pig has short, fuzzy hair that stands on end all over the body. The hair should be uniform all over, without rosettes and no more than 1⁄2 inch (1 1⁄4 cm) in length, preferably shorter. The Rex breed sometimes looks similar to the Teddy, but the two breeds are genetically distinct--breeding a Rex to a Teddy will not result in Rex or Teddies, but rather American cavies.

Satin- Satin guinea pigs have amazingly shiny coats because the hairs in the coat are are hollow.

Sheba Mini Yak- The Sheba Mini Yak is an Australian breed, created by Mrs Wynne Eecen (founder of the NSW Cavy Club) in 1969 from crossing an old-style Abyssinian with the "Wombat Faced Peruvian". Basically, it is a semi-longhaired Abyssinian or in other countries they call it abbyruvian. However, one of the most frustrating things about Shebas is that they chew their coats. Even if kept on their own with plenty of hay, they still chew.

Silkie Sheltie- A Silkie has long hair that flows back over its body and never forward over the face (as in the Peruvian). When viewed from above it forms a teardrop shape and should never have a central part. In contrast to the Peruvian, where the coat is desired to fall in an even curtain all around the body, the Sheltie is generally accepted to have a somewhat longer sweep of hair in the rear.

Teddy- A Teddy guinea pig has a very dense and fuzzy coat, with hairs that stand up. The fur typically grows to a moderate length and generally makes this breed resemble a soft toy more than any other. Another unique feature of the Teddies is the relatively long hair coating their bellies, in contrast to other breeds, whose bellies are nearly bare. Young Teddies sometimes look similar to the Rex, but the Rex's fur is shorter and usually much more bristled. There are two kinds of Teddy: The US Teddy and the CH Teddy, otherwise known as the Swiss Teddy. The two variations appear to be both genetically and visually different.

Texel- Texel Guinea pig is like a Silkie, but with curls. Originating from England, it was officially recognized as a breed by the ACBA in 1998. The curls should ideally be tightly wound corkscrew curls and should cover the entire body, including the stomach. Unlike a Sheltie, a central part is allowed. The curls are very beautiful but must be taken care of.

White Crested- The White Crested is similar to the American, but has one rosette on the top of the head. However according to ACBA standards, the Crest must be white, with no other white hair present on the animal.




Why Guinea Pigs?

Guinea pigs, or cavia porcellus to give them their proper name, are in many ways ideal family pets!

• Unlike dogs you don't have to walk them daily,
  and unlike dogs you can go out all day leaving them safely behind.
• Unlike cats they do not destroy the local wild bird population.
• Unlike hamsters, and some other small rodents they do not sleep all day.
• Unlike rabbits they eat little, can be handled easily, and can even stay indoors.
• Unlike snakes, and other reptiles they do not need extra heat and light.
• Unlike birds they do not make incessant noise.
• Unlike fish they can be handled and give affection.
• Unlike horses they do not need regular veterinary attention or expensive upkeep.

Yes, the domesticated guinea pig can make a great pet - low cost to buy, low cost of upkeep, not noisy, does not demand constant attention, yet are affectionate, cuddly, and can be bred easily.

*The pictures below which are in thumbnails are just compilation of the cavies that were sold already or not for sale. The cavies for sale are posted inside the blue asterisks.