When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When it comes to different guinea pig breeds, there are more breeds than you ...

There's a lot to recommend guinea pigs as the perfect family pet: They're small, easy to care for, and have sweet temperaments. Also known as cavies, there are 13 breeds of guinea pigs officially ...

Peru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genetically modified guinea pig that appears on menus across the country. Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed ...

Cute, cuddly and packed full of character, there are many reasons to get a guinea pig. Along with being incredibly gentle animals, guinea pigs are considered to be low-maintenance fur friends, which ...