Choosing the Perfect Pet Guinea Pig: Texels
They are some of the most docile, sweet tempered pigs. But they do require daily grooming, even if you aren't planning to show them. Bits of bedding get caught in their long curls and quickly form mats. If these aren't caught right away, they can grow huge and start pulling painfully on the cavy's skin. Sometimes they literally get ripped out, leaving bare skin. Also cages must be kept scrupulously clean. More so than with other breeds. Excess moisture can get trapped by all that fur and lead ito stubborn fungal infections. So if you have your heart set on a texel be prepared to provide extra care.
They are some of the most docile, sweet tempered pigs. But they do require daily grooming, even if you aren't planning to show them. Bits of bedding get caught in their long curls and quickly form mats. If these aren't caught right away, they can grow huge and start pulling painfully on the cavy's skin. Sometimes they literally get ripped out, leaving bare skin. Also cages must be kept scrupulously clean. More so than with other breeds. Excess moisture can get trapped by all that fur and lead ito stubborn fungal infections. So if you have your heart set on a texel be prepared to provide extra care.