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Teddy Guinea Pig vs Rex Guinea Pig

A side-by-side look at temperament, needs, and who each pet suits — to help you choose.

Teddy Guinea Pig
🐹 Teddy Guinea Pig
VS
Rex Guinea Pig
🐹 Rex Guinea Pig

Side by side

🐹 Teddy Guinea Pig🐹 Rex Guinea Pig
Guinea pigTypeGuinea pig
MediumSizeMedium
5–7 yearsLifespan5–7 years

🤔Which is right for you?

🐹 Choose Teddy Guinea Pig if you want

  • Grooming needs
  • Shedding

🐹 Choose Rex Guinea Pig if you want

  • Sociability

🧭Temperament & needs

🐹 Teddy Guinea Pig🐹 Rex Guinea Pig
Energy 3 / 3
Affection 4 / 4
Sociability 4 / 5
Good with kids 5 / 5
Good with pets 4 / 4
Trainability 3 / 3
Grooming needs 2 / 1
Shedding 3 / 2
Noise 3 / 3
Space needed 3 / 3
Care difficulty 2 / 2
Copes alone 2 / 2
Upkeep cost 3 / 3

Frequently asked questions

Should I get a Teddy Guinea Pig or a Rex Guinea Pig?

Choose the Teddy Guinea Pig if you want more grooming needs, shedding. Choose the Rex Guinea Pig if you prefer more sociability.

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Teddy Guinea Pig

The Teddy has a dense, springy short coat that stands up off the body, giving it…

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Rex Guinea Pig

The Rex has a dense, very short, woolly coat with no guard hairs, giving it a so…

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