Guinea pigs rosette - stylish, playful abyssinki

Guinea pigs are rosette native to Abyssinia, (in early sources one could find information that Ethiopia was most often referred to as Abyssinia). The peculiarity of the sows-rosettes is their unusually laid fur in the form of "rosettes", which must be placed symmetrically, reaching eight in number: four on the back and four on the front parts of the body, the front ones - two on each side, under each other. This symmetry determines the quality of the breed. Perhaps the presence of "rosettes" also on the surface of the animal's hips, on the head and nose. The growth of the hair on the cheeks is directed forward, reminiscent of the whiskers. The fur of the rosette guinea pigs itself is stiff, but it is more noticeable in males than in females, not long, up to 3.5 centimeters, because of the shortness and stiffness of the hair of the rosette guinea pigs there is a natural dishevelment of the wool. Their color can be two-and three-color, dominated by black and red.

Guinea pigs rosette have a strong constitution. They are like a mini-zucchini, the muzzle is not stretched, the ears are perpendicular to the head, the eyes are large, resembling almond grains. When assessing the breed, pay attention to the length of the wool, its stiffness, the number and location of the "sockets".

The presence of the "rosettes" themselves is explained by the result of the change (mutation) in the genes responsible for the growth of the wool. Such "rosettes" can appear due to crossing the Abyssinian with another kind of guinea pig, preserving the rosettes themselves, but changing their number and location.

Guinea pigs rosette by nature are very active, curious, healthy rosette guinea pig is constantly on the move, friendly and intelligent. If you work with such a pet, domestication occurs quickly, the animal will respond to its name.

When choosing guinea pigs, the question sometimes arises as to what sex the individual is in front of you, how to know the sex of the guinea pig? And indeed, it is not always possible to distinguish the male pig from the male at first sight, since outwardly the guinea pigs rosette almost do not differ either in color or in weight. In order to still determine the animal's sex, you need to carefully take the animal in your hands, turn it upside down and gently press the lower abdomen, above the genitals. The females will have a Y-shaped gap located near the anus, while in males a reproductive organ appears when pressed.

The guinea pigs take care of themselves, as a rule, themselves, but, nevertheless, during moult their fur requires more attention: it is possible to roll the wool into lumps, then it is worth combing (if the lump is allowed), or carefully cutting, carefully Holding the sharp edges of the scissors at a distance from the animal's skin. It is most convenient to do this in a free, clean and bright space to avoid mumps injuries due to the uncomfortable position.

It is also possible to bathe the animal, but only if absolutely necessary, for example, if the pig is soiled by the ground during a walk or the hair is soiled after the toilet.

For swimming, you can use a shallow object filled with water on the edge to 3-4 centimeters, lowering the animal into the water as much as necessary. In the process of bathing, it is worth to watch that water does not get into the nose and ears. If you need to use shampoo, you can take a baby shampoo for this purpose , it is softer and hypoallergenic, and also make sure that soapy material does not get into the eyes, nose and ears of your pet. Take care that the shampoo is thoroughly rinsed off the guinea pig skin, since its residual elements can cause irritation to the mucous membranes and skin, and if a chemical enters the mouth cavity of the animal, it can cause poisoning. After bathing, do not leave the animal wet, gently swirl in a towel and allow it to dry, gently wipe the coat. At temperatures above 18 ° C, it will be sufficient to dry only with a towel, but at a temperature below this, it is necessary to dry the hair with a hair dryer. These animals are very sensitive to temperature changes.

As for the diet of guinea pigs, it is necessary to approach very carefully: these creatures are herbivorous and prefer vegetable food, such as: cucumber, Chinese salad, cabbage, apples, cereals, hay and seeds. Their chewing apparatus is designed to chew off (front incisors) and chew (molars). The frequency of feeding depends on the age and condition of the guinea pig, it is necessary to ensure that the diet of guinea pig is rich in vitamins and trace elements, do not be lazy to change water every day, since contaminated food and water can get into the gastrointestinal tract infection.