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 ...

Choosing the perfect guinea pig breed involves understanding each breed’s unique characteristics. These small, social rodents make wonderful pets, but each breed has its own temperament, coat type, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Cute, cuddly and packed full of character, there are many reasons to get a ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...