{"id":71900,"date":"2022-04-22T03:59:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:59:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:51","slug":"how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do American Shorthair guinea pigs get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_big_do_American_Shorthair_guinea_pigs_get\" title=\"How big do American Shorthair guinea pigs get?\">How big do American Shorthair guinea pigs get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Do_American_guinea_pigs_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do American guinea pigs like to be held?\">Do American guinea pigs like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_long_do_American_short_hair_guinea_pigs_live\" title=\"How long do American short hair guinea pigs live?\">How long do American short hair guinea pigs live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_are_short_haired_guinea_pigs_called\" title=\"What are short haired guinea pigs called?\">What are short haired guinea pigs called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_is_the_largest_breed_of_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the largest breed of guinea pig?\">What is the largest breed of guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_big_can_an_American_guinea_pig_get\" title=\"How big can an American guinea pig get?\">How big can an American guinea pig get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_big_do_short_haired_guinea_pigs_get\" title=\"How big do short haired guinea pigs get?\">How big do short haired guinea pigs get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_is_the_calmest_breed_of_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the calmest breed of guinea pig?\">What is the calmest breed of guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Are_American_guinea_pigs_cuddly\" title=\"Are American guinea pigs cuddly?\">Are American guinea pigs cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Do_guinea_pigs_actually_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do guinea pigs actually like to be held?\">Do guinea pigs actually like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Do_guinea_pigs_like_to_be_held_and_petted\" title=\"Do guinea pigs like to be held and petted?\">Do guinea pigs like to be held and petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Is_5_years_a_long_life_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"Is 5 years a long life for a guinea pig?\">Is 5 years a long life for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_long_do_guinea_pigs_live_as_a_pet\" title=\"How long do guinea pigs live as a pet?\">How long do guinea pigs live as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Is_4_old_for_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"Is 4 old for a guinea pig?\">Is 4 old for a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Can_guinea_pigs_live_for_12_years\" title=\"Can guinea pigs live for 12 years?\">Can guinea pigs live for 12 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Are_there_short-haired_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are there short-haired guinea pigs?\">Are there short-haired guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_can_I_tell_what_kind_of_guinea_pig_I_have\" title=\"How can I tell what kind of guinea pig I have?\">How can I tell what kind of guinea pig I have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_much_is_a_short-haired_guinea_pig\" title=\"How much is a short-haired guinea pig?\">How much is a short-haired guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Rex_and_Teddy_guinea_pigs\" title=\"What is the difference between Rex and Teddy guinea pigs?\">What is the difference between Rex and Teddy guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_is_the_biggest_size_a_guinea_pig_can_get\" title=\"What is the biggest size a guinea pig can get?\">What is the biggest size a guinea pig can get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_big_do_Rex_guinea_pigs_grow\" title=\"How big do Rex guinea pigs grow?\">How big do Rex guinea pigs grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#Can_you_get_giant_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Can you get giant guinea pigs?\">Can you get giant guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_is_the_rarest_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the rarest guinea pig?\">What is the rarest guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#How_long_do_American_guinea_pigs_grow\" title=\"How long do American guinea pigs grow?\">How long do American guinea pigs grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-american-shorthair-guinea-pigs-get\/#What_breed_of_guinea_pigs_get_the_biggest\" title=\"What breed of guinea pigs get the biggest?\">What breed of guinea pigs get the biggest?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_American_Shorthair_guinea_pigs_get\"><\/span>How big do American Shorthair guinea pigs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Features: The American Guinea Pig typically has a small body with a length that ranges from <b>8 inches to 9 inches (20 cm to 22.5 cm). They have a round snout with famous ears and has a short, soft coat. The American Guinea Pigs can range in size from as petite as a rat up to pets as large as a small dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_American_guinea_pigs_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do American guinea pigs like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, the American guinea pig, like all guinea pigs, is a herd animal that enjoys being around other animals. In most cases, if you put two guinea pigs in the same cage, you will find them snuggling to keep warm in a few days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_American_short_hair_guinea_pigs_live\"><\/span>How long do American short hair guinea pigs live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the average, these furry creatures can live anywhere <b>between 4 years and 8 years, often depending on a number of factors which we will be discussing in the succeeding sections. If all of these factors are favorable for the little critter, a guinea pig can live a lot longer than some dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_short_haired_guinea_pigs_called\"><\/span>What are short haired guinea pigs called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The American (short-haired), the Abyssinian (rough-coated), the Peruvian (long-coated), and the Sheltie\/Silkie (also long-coated) are the breeds most frequently seen as pets. Besides the Silkie, they also historically form the core breeds in the competitive showing of guinea pigs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_breed_of_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the largest breed of guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Rex<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_an_American_guinea_pig_get\"><\/span>How big can an American guinea pig get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Length:<\/b><b>8-19 inches<\/b>Weight:700-1200 gramsLifespan:4-8 yearsColors:Beige, cream, black, red, goldTemperament:Active friendly and economical breed of guinea pig that doesn&#8217;t bite1 more rowx26bull;Jan 5, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_short_haired_guinea_pigs_get\"><\/span>How big do short haired guinea pigs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-Haired Peruvian Breed Characteristics Right! Normally, short-haired guinea pigs have fur that is around <b>0.4-1 in (1-3 cm) long. Long-haired Peruvians&#8217; coats can grow up to 20 in (50 cm) long. Short-haired Peruvians have medium-length fur that&#8217;s somewhere in-between.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_calmest_breed_of_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the calmest breed of guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silkies<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_guinea_pigs_cuddly\"><\/span>Are American guinea pigs cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no denying, <b>guinea pigs are cuddly pets that love lap time with their humans. But like all good things, it takes time as well as patience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_actually_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs actually like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Guinea pigs are social animals and enjoy human interaction, including petting, stroking and playing. However, it&#8217;s important you learn how to handle your guinea pig correctly to avoid any injuries. It&#8217;s not uncommon for guinea pigs to be skittish around their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_like_to_be_held_and_petted\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs like to be held and petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Guinea Pig Likes Being Held<\/b> GPs are timid creatures by nature, so it takes a lot of confidence for them to come to you for stroking or holding. You can interpret that confidence as affection. To reach this stage you need to hand-tame your pet with care and patience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_5_years_a_long_life_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Is 5 years a long life for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Keep Your Guinea Pig Healthy. <b>The average guinea pig lifespan is between five to eight years, though particularly pampered and healthy animals can reach ten years or more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_guinea_pigs_live_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How long do guinea pigs live as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to seven years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_4_old_for_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Is 4 old for a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A guinea pig is often considered a senior when they are approximately 4 years old, but as each piggie is unique, it is difficult to anticipate how little or how long their lifespan will be.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_live_for_12_years\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs live for 12 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guinea Pigs Life Expectancy Many pet owners want to know how many years they&#8217;ll enjoy having them around. Usually, guinea pigs may live anywhere from five to seven years. However, longevity varies depending on a few factors. <b>Under the best circumstances, they can live for up to ten years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_short-haired_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are there short-haired guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most of the Guinea pigs found in homes across the US are short-haired varieties. Their popularity is based on the fact that they&#8217;re easier to look after than the longer-haired breeds. There are many short-haired guinea pig breeds to choose from, and they come in a great variety of colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_what_kind_of_guinea_pig_I_have\"><\/span>How can I tell what kind of guinea pig I have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main way to identify a guinea pigs breed is to <b>note its fur length to start. There are three types on guinea pig fur length  Longhaired, shorthaired and no haired. Next check the texture of the guinea pigs fur, is it silky smooth to the touch or more bunched up into little rosettes? it could even be both!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_short-haired_guinea_pig\"><\/span>How much is a short-haired guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Native to South America, they have compact bodies and no tails. Typical costs: Guinea pigs with short hair in white, black and cream, or those with non-distinct markings run <b>$10-$33<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Rex_and_Teddy_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>What is the difference between Rex and Teddy guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The coat of a Teddy guinea pig is slightly softer than that of a Rex guinea pig. A Teddy guinea pig&#8217;s softer coat is often described as bouncy, while that of a Rex guinea pig is coarse and springy. Rex guineas have fur that grows toward the back. If you brush it forward toward their head, it springs back upright.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_size_a_guinea_pig_can_get\"><\/span>What is the biggest size a guinea pig can get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maturity. In fact, your cavies will continue to grow until they are about 14 months old, by which time they will have reached around 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) long. At this point they are considered to be fully grown, and will not get any bigger. A fully grown guinea pig can be <b>up to 30 cm long<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Rex_guinea_pigs_grow\"><\/span>How big do Rex guinea pigs grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rex Guinea Pigs are likely to grow from <b>20-45cm in length and have a coat no longer than 0.5 (1\/2 inche) long. They look slightly similar to a Teddy Guinea pig, however a Teddy Guinea pig has a much softer coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_giant_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Can you get giant guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These giant guinea pigs and our pet guinea pigs are all the same species of guinea pig, the Cavia Porcellus, but they are different breeds. <b>Inside sources from Petco revealed that these giant guinea pigs were imported from Peru<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the rarest guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White-crested guinea pigs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_American_guinea_pigs_grow\"><\/span>How long do American guinea pigs grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maturity. In fact, your cavies will continue to grow until they are about 14 months old, by which time they will have reached around 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) long. At this point they are considered to be fully grown, and will not get any bigger. A fully grown guinea pig can be <b>up to 30 cm long<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_guinea_pigs_get_the_biggest\"><\/span>What breed of guinea pigs get the biggest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Rex<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do American Shorthair guinea pigs get?Do American guinea pigs like to be held?How long do American short hair guinea pigs live?What are short haired guinea pigs called?What is the largest breed of guinea pig?How big can an American guinea pig get?How big do short haired guinea pigs get?What is the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71900"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71900\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}