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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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Known as the Sheltie in England, the Silkie guinea pig breed has soft, long hair. The hair grows from the nose and over the back. The breed requires a lot of grooming.
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