Editing Guinea pig (section)

==== Coats and grooming ====
[[File:Rene the long-haired Satin Peruvian Guinea pig.jpg|thumb|right|A lilac, orange, and white [[Satin guinea pig|satin]] [[Peruvian guinea pig]] with a show-length coat|275x275px]]

Domesticated guinea pigs occur in many breeds that have developed since their introduction to Europe and North America. These varieties vary in hair and color composition. The most common variety found in pet stores is the English shorthair (also known as the American), which has a short, smooth coat, and the [[Abyssinian guinea pig|Abyssinian]], whose coat is ruffled with [[cowlick]]s, or [[rosette (zoology)|rosettes]]. Also popular among breeders are the [[Guinea pig breed#Peruvian|Peruvian]] and the [[Guinea pig breed#Silkie|Sheltie]] (or Silkie), both straight longhair breeds, and the [[Guinea pig breed#Texel|Texel]], a curly longhair. Grooming of guinea pigs is primarily accomplished using combs or brushes. Shorthair breeds are typically brushed weekly, while longhair breeds may require daily grooming.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Guinea Pigs: The Right Pet for You?|journal=The Humane Society of the United States|date=April 21, 2010|url=http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/guinea_pigs/tips/guinea_pigs_as_pets.html|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=27 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627185728/http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/guinea_pigs/tips/guinea_pigs_as_pets.html?}}</ref>