You can discover the wonderful world of these cute little furry creatures. They make great pets for your children because they are so friendly and easy to look after. Learn where they came from, how many toes they have on their front feet, why it isn't impossible to pick a guinea pig up by its tail and much more.

There are not many guinea pig breeds but each one has very unique hair - from the long haired Coronet and Peruvian, to the short haired Crested, Satin and Self, and even the hairless Skinny Pig. Explore our A-Z of popular pet guinea pig breeds to find the best one for you and your children, whilst looking through our collection of guinea pig pictures.