Silkie Guinea Pig. State College Pennsylvania region. They have a very laid back personality and may appear like shy creatures in the beginning.
Breeders created this guinea pig in the 1970s. Silkies have similar hair to Peruvian guineas. This breed combines the self black guinea pig which is a solid black short-haired breed.
A silkie guinea pig is a long-haired mammal that belongs to the rodent family.
Guinea Pig Small Animals Tags. The Silkie guinea pig often performs well against other breeds in show room competitions. It was created by cross breeding the Self Black Guinea Pig and the Peruvian Guinea Pig. Silkie guinea pigs are a long-haired variety of guinea pigs similar to the Peruvian guinea pig and Coronet guinea pig.
