Here are 20 Questions about Cavies - See how you go, you should be able to find all (or most) of the answers somewhere on the site. When you have finished the answers are on the next page.... no cheating... naughty naughty naughty....... ;o)

1) What is the star gene ?

2) How do you say Guinea Pig in:

• German -
• French -
• Japanese -
• Spanish -
• Dutch -
• Russian -

3) Name 3 'Wild' relatives of the Guinea Pig

4) Name 6 breeds of Guinea Pig

5) Name 6 coat/colour types 'varieties' of Guinea Pig

6) Which variety of guinea pig has 'hollow' hair shafts ?

7) What is Coprophagy ?

8) What is the Vitamin that you must supply your Guinea Pig that they cannot produce themselves ?

9) What is the scientific name for a Guinea Pig ?

10) What is the 'grease spot' ?

11) What is impaction ?

12) What is the term used for overgrown / misaligned teeth in cavies ?

13) What is the difference between an English and American Crested Guinea Pig ?

• English:
• American:

14) How many toes does a guinea pig have on its:

• Fore feet:
• Hind feet:

15) What is Polydactyly ?

16) What age should you separate the sexes of young guinea pigs ?

17) What is the best age to breed guinea pigs for the first time ?

• Males:
• Females:

18) How long is the female guinea pig pregnant ?

19) How often does a female guinea pig come into season ?

20) How many teeth does a guinea pig have ?

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