Why the Skinny Pig - my personal experience
Just because it’s not fluffy, doesn’t mean it can’t be adorable!
Having owned and bred a variety of breeds, the Skinny Pig is the most interesting, loving and unique Cavy Breed that is out there and find there amazing personal connection with there owners so unique and special.
There Romanic handsome appearance with there in-depth eyes draws one into there soul and heals so much more than one can comprehend. Great for all ages as they connect at such a deep level that one can hardly believe that they are Guniea Pigs.
Easy to maintain, Hypoallergenic & Soul healing they certainly heal so much that you can only but enjoy them.
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These nearly hairless little creatures may look prehistoric, but, in fact, are the newest breed of guinea pig. The Skinny pig was developed in 1978 by scientists who were conducting dermatology studies. They crossbred a haired guinea pig with one of their hairless lab strains due to a spontaneous genetic mutation, to create a brand new breed perfect for their studies.
The term “Skinny pig” is often used to describe any hairless guinea pig, but it is, in fact, a distinct breed. Unlike the other type of hairless guinea pig, the Baldwin guinea pig, Skinny pigs actually do have some hair.
The fun thing about Skinny pigs is that despite being nearly hairless, they come in a variety of colors and patterns. Skinnies can come in a variety of colors and patterns, such as Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan and many others. This hairlessness also makes them a great pet for people who have allergies to pet dander or have a weak immune system.
While they look very different, the differences between Skinny pigs and haired guinea pigs are minimal. They have friendly, outgoing personalities and, with proper handling, enjoy spending time with their humans.
The biggest difference from other guinea pig breeds is that Skinny pigs need to eat slightly more each day to maintain their body temperature. Owners can help with body heat by making sure their Skinny pig always have access to proper bedding and blankets.
by Shaun Armand
Just because it’s not fluffy, doesn’t mean it can’t be adorable!
Having owned and bred a variety of breeds, the Skinny Pig is the most interesting, loving and unique Cavy Breed that is out there and find there amazing personal connection with there owners so unique and special.
There Romanic handsome appearance with there in-depth eyes draws one into there soul and heals so much more than one can comprehend. Great for all ages as they connect at such a deep level that one can hardly believe that they are Guniea Pigs.
Easy to maintain, Hypoallergenic & Soul healing they certainly heal so much that you can only but enjoy them.
~
These nearly hairless little creatures may look prehistoric, but, in fact, are the newest breed of guinea pig. The Skinny pig was developed in 1978 by scientists who were conducting dermatology studies. They crossbred a haired guinea pig with one of their hairless lab strains due to a spontaneous genetic mutation, to create a brand new breed perfect for their studies.
The term “Skinny pig” is often used to describe any hairless guinea pig, but it is, in fact, a distinct breed. Unlike the other type of hairless guinea pig, the Baldwin guinea pig, Skinny pigs actually do have some hair.
The fun thing about Skinny pigs is that despite being nearly hairless, they come in a variety of colors and patterns. Skinnies can come in a variety of colors and patterns, such as Dutch, tortoiseshell, Himalayan and many others. This hairlessness also makes them a great pet for people who have allergies to pet dander or have a weak immune system.
While they look very different, the differences between Skinny pigs and haired guinea pigs are minimal. They have friendly, outgoing personalities and, with proper handling, enjoy spending time with their humans.
The biggest difference from other guinea pig breeds is that Skinny pigs need to eat slightly more each day to maintain their body temperature. Owners can help with body heat by making sure their Skinny pig always have access to proper bedding and blankets.
by Shaun Armand
