Selfie guinea pigs: characteristics and care features

Selfie guinea pigs are the cutest animals with smooth coats, they often become the object of adoration of children and adults. They also have an official name - English self. This breed of pigs has a very flexible character, they love affection, attention, and are also very friendly and unpretentious in care.

A plus for many owners will be that they are easy to train, know their name, are not aggressive, do not bite and have good contact with people.

This breed is one of the oldest. Country of origin - England. Information about the appearance of these animals appeared in the 19th century. And many immediately liked them, so they began to actively engage in breeding. In 1929, a club for lovers of these pigs first appeared, it was founded in Britain. Today it exists and is engaged in breeding new species and holding exhibitions.

The very first feature of self guinea pigs is the smooth and short coat. It is always monochromatic. They are also distinguished by their energy, kind character and good mind. Guinea pigs stand out for their physique. They have a small body, a neat head and a Roman profile. Their eyes are large, lively and intelligent, their ears are large, in the form of rose petals.

Males of this breed become larger than females. Their weight can be 1.8 kg. But the female may not even gain 1 kg. In length, individuals can reach 30-32 cm. This breed grows a little slower than others. And when individuals reach two years old, then they are called adults.

This breed, and all pigs, is recommended natural food: a large amount of vegetables and fruits, fresh grass and grains, hay, small branches of trees and shrubs should also be present. The diet should contain specialized feed, but in small quantities, you need to be careful with it. Because of it, your pet can become obese.

Throughout the year, the animal must eat well and in a balanced way. In the summer, you can stock up on essential foods for the winter and freeze them. You need to dry the twigs and grass so that hay is also included in the diet. Besides the feed, clean water must always be present. Some owners sometimes give their pet tomato juice. And they also make compotes from rose hips. This version of the drink is not only tasty, but also healthy.

These animals are not particularly demanding on the conditions of detention. The main thing is to provide the animals with a large and spacious cage. It should have toys and a house where the pig could hide. For your convenience, it will be better if the pallet can be pulled out. This will make cleaning much easier and more convenient. The cage should be installed in a dark place so that direct sunlight does not fall there, and there are no heaters nearby. Also, there should not be the slightest draft in this place.

Selfies just need movement... They should be released to run outside the cage once a day. They enjoy this, as well as communicating with you. They also need it to maintain their physical condition. Those who have such a walk do not have any problems with the digestive system, respiratory organs, and less often heart problems.

In summer, guinea pigs can also be walked outside. You will need a harness designed for them. Before going out, their fur should be treated with a parasite remedy. But it's worth going outside when the weather is fine and dry.

A feature of self guinea pigs is a short and smooth coat of a uniform and uniform color, which is a huge palette of colors. The most common ones are:

• golden;
• white (with this color, usually red eyes, but there are also black ones);
• dirty yellow;
• black;
• Brown;
• dark brown;
• cream;
• brick red.

The shade of the coat should be even, without blotches of any other color and without bright yellow and peach tint. Also, the coat should not be very bright and necessarily without yellowness. The eyes of self guinea pigs are usually dark in color, but there are also red ones. Ears and paw pads are pinkish or gold in color. The coat of a healthy animal is very thick, smooth and shiny. Its length is approximately 30 cm.

These cute animals have almost no negative qualities. Selfie guinea pigs are very calm, friendly, communicative and treat everyone with love and interest. Therefore, even a small child can play and look after them. And you don't have to worry about the pig biting him. Animals will always reciprocate you and gladly make contact.

There is nothing complicated in the self-care procedure for guinea pigs. But there are basic rules that must be strictly followed in order for the animal to be comfortable. Every day you need to wash the bowl and drinker, pour new water and remove old food. In the event that the animal uses a tray for its own purposes, then cleaning there can be done once a week or a little more often - as it gets dirty.

In this case, cleaning should be done every day. General cleaning and disinfection of the cage is also required once a month.

It is worth washing the animal as little as possible. And you need to bathe if you smell a bad smell from it. When washing, you must use a special shampoo. If it is not available, then it can be replaced with a baby product with a neutral alkaline balance. Others can cause itching and hair loss. When you wash your pet, you need to make sure that water does not get into your eyes, ears and nose.

Selfie guinea pigs have well-developed physical data. The animals are very hardy, energetic and love to run. Therefore, for their health and good spirits, it is imperative to let them out to frolic. Those who are allowed to go for a walk are less likely to get any disease. Compared to other breeds, this one has a stronger immunity. The main problem of these animals is infections, but they do not appear so often.

If you do not follow all the rules of care, do not carry out prophylaxis and do not take timely measures, then you can face such diseases as:

• cold;
• allergy;
• convulsions;
• heart disease;
• tumors;
• various inflammatory processes;
• eye and ear diseases;
• problems with the oral cavity;
• skin problems.

As a rule, there are no other more serious diseases in this breed.

A video about the Selfie breed can be seen below.