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Skinny Pig Cavy

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Here you will find a *description of this new cavy breed the Skinny Pig, information on applicable working standards and development, along with related links, a listing of breeders, and for your viewing pleasure-some quality pictures submitted by those who raise this breed! Please be sure to visit our highlighted linking partners' and picture/article contributors' websites for more information on the Skinny Pig cavy!

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Description of The Skinny Pig Cavy:

A "Skinny Pig" is a variety of the common guinea pig. This nearly hairless variety was originally bred for laboratory usage, the gene for hairlessness was bred into the species. However, it soon became evident that these nearly hairless piggies were quite sociable and loveable. Many of the early skinny pigs were not healthy and had short lives. Now the breeders have focused on restoring the genetic structure of the skinny pig and they are healthy and have lifespans similar to other breeds of guinea pigs. The early skinny pigs were all pink or red eyed whites. So along with restoring the genetic structure, many breeders are working hard to create a range of color, and clean lined patterns. The temperament of the skinny pig can be a little different than "regular" guinea pigs. Most skinny pigs have very outgoing personalities, maybe it's the lack of hair that makes them bold!

Skinny pigs are born with the coloring that they will have for life, if anything the color usually deepens several weeks after birth. Since skinny pigs are "nearly" hairless they do have some fur. Generally the fur is contained to the head and feet, and the fur can come in heavier or fade during hormonal times but generally skinny pigs have all the hair they will within a week of birth. Skinny pigs generally don't like full body petting, most enjoy head and chin scratching, a nice warm hand on the bum and lots of snuggles! There is nothing nicer than a warm naked piggy bottom under your chin!

Some people think that skinny pigs require an enormous amount of additional care. As with all guinea pigs, this can depend on the individual pig's genetic background. Well-bred skinny pigs have 3 items that require more attention than "regular" guinea pigs. The consume far more feed, hay and water to maintain hydration and body temperature. Each skinny pig should have it's own igloo or hidey house to rest in so that no one is left out if they get chilly. Skinny pigs may require more bathing, as dead skin cells can build up on their backs.

Any guinea pig is a treat to love and care for, but skinny pigs are a delight!

JJ's Pigland

12/05

Working Standard/Development Info of the Skinny Pig

Breed Specialty Club

National Non-Recognized Cavy Club

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American Cavy Breeders Association Online

American Rabbit Breeders Association

Skinny Pig Cavy News and Links of Interest

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ACBA Yahoo! News Group

How to make your own Skinny Pig Cavy website

*Since this is a new breed under development, please refer to the current working standards and the ACBA, ARBA websites/Domestic Rabbit for up-to-date and accurate information! Please email me if you notice mistakes or out-of-date information on this page!

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Premium breeder listings are shown first, followed by standard listings upgrade your listing-it's free! Brigliadore Brittany Bellows Utah: Utah County email Cavies: Abyssinians, Abyssinian Satins, Peruvian, Peruvian Satins, Skinny Pigs. Specializing in rare colors in the breeds I raise. Show stock, breeding stock and pets available! major cavy picture contributor! KSJ Cavies Kathy Edie Breeder Since: 2000 Michigan: Highland email Shipping for 3 or more with Continental Airlines Texel (broken, self red & lilac) American (black, golden & silver solids), Abyssinian (brindle, self, and roans), Skinny Pig We breed for show quality pigs and great family pets! c101806 P Margaret's Hairless Pigs Caviary Margaret Majchrowicz California: North Hollywood email phone: (818) 982-3579 Shipping available -national and international Hairless guinea pigs; Skinny Pigs, Baldwins Specializing in quality hairless guinea pigs in a variety of colors a030806 P Rushmore Caviary Mary Schieckoff South Dakota: Rapid City email Phone: (605) 721-1505 Shipping Abyssinian, American, Teddies, Texel, Silky, Peruvian, Skinny Pig South Dakota's number one caviary, because we were the first! a050106 P+ Stardust's Rabbitry & Caviary Jennifer Barbaro Massachusetts: Peabody email No Shipping Holland Lop, English Angora, Creme D'Argent, Mini Rex Cavies; American, Teddy, Skinny Pig Specializing in quality rabbits and cavies for show, wool, and pets, with 11 years of experience! a050906 P+ Wagner's Bunny Haven-Rabbitry & Caviary Mary Ellen Wagner Pennsylvania: Millmont email phone: (570) 922-0516 No Shipping Holland Lop, Lionhead, Polish Skinny Pigs (hairless cavies) We raise healthy pet and show quality rabbits and cavies from our small hobby rabbitry and caviary located in central PA. a021506 upgrade your listing-it's free! JJ's Pigland Kansas email a121605 Nudie Pigs California: Lake Elsinore email Phone: (951) 928-3000 a110606 Robby's Cavy Resort Canada: Toronto, Ontario email Phone: ( 416) 788-2236 a100806 Tim's Cavies and Rabbits Illinois: Brighton email Phone: (618) 372-3605 a091806		black-white Falls-Acre Farm JJ's Pigland JJ's Pigland JJ's Pigland JJ's Pigland MHPC's Beauty Tortoise shell & white Margaret's Hairless Pigs Caviary We are looking for a breed picture for this slot! What a great way to promote your rabbitry! click here to find out more....

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