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| Peruvian 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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Once called the Angora, the Peruvian guinea pig breed has a coat several inches long that drags on the ground. The soft, dense hair grows from a center part down the guinea pig’s back. The hair requires daily grooming.
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