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| Abyssinian Stats |
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Scientific Name: Caviidae porcellus
Size: 8 to 9 inches
Origin: South America, specifically the Peruvian Andes
Life Expectancy: 7 years
Temperament: friendly, active
Varieties: none
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| Abyssinian Species Profile |
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The Abyssinian guinea pig, a popular breed, has a coat made up of rosettes. Rosettes appear on each shoulder, over the back, on each hip and across the guinea pig’s rear. The 1.5 inch thick coat is coarse and dense.
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