(ΟΧΙ) ΕΠΙΣΗΜΕΣ ΡΑΤΣΕΣ ΙΝΔΙΚΩΝ ΧΟΙΡΙΔΙΩΝ

Crested       Smooth coated with a crest or 'bald spot' on the top of its head.      

Hairless Type 1 - Skinny Pig        Hairless except for on its nose and head

 Hairless Type 2 - Baldwin            Completely bald.       

 

           
     Lunkarya               They are based on the Peruvian model, however, the hair is incredibly harsh and curly. Lunkarya is pronounced 'Lunka-ree-a' and comes from the Swedish word for sheep!             

Peruvian

Like a long haired Abyssinian.

Swiss

The fur is coarse and sticks up from the body, growing to a length of around 6cm.

                                                     Coat Colours/Markings

Agouti	Most like wild type guinea pigs. Can come in a variety of shades, but fur is always ticked with different shades of the base colour.
Broken	Any 2 colours with definate edges.
Dalmation	White with black spots, usually has a black head. DEADLY GENE, must not breed two dalmations or roans!
Dutch	White with specific markings equal on both sides of another colour.
Himilayan	A pale colour with darker points of colour.
Roan	Solid colour that fades with white hairs coming through. DEADLY GENE, must not breed two dalmations or roans!
Self (Solid Colour)	Any solid colour.
Tortoiseshell	Red and Black markings with no definate edges.
Tortoiseshell and White (Tri-colour)	Red, Black and White markings with definition.