Guinea pig varieties found in pet stores are the English shorthair (also known as the American), which have a short, smooth coat, and the Abyssinian, whose coat is ruffled with cowlicks, or rosettes. Also popular among breeders are the Peruvian and the Sheltie (or Silkie), both straight longhair breeds, and the Texel, a curly longhair. Grooming of guinea pigs is primarily accomplished using combs or brushes. Shorthair breeds are typically brushed weekly, while longhair breeds may require daily grooming. Cavy clubs and associations dedicated to the showing and breeding of guinea pigs have been established worldwide. The American Cavy Breeders Association, an
Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy mate with multiple partners. In more than 90 percent of litters with more than one the littermates have more than one father. Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy The Brazilian yellow-toothed cavy, "Galea flavidens", is a cavy species from South America. It is found in Brazil. "Galea flavidens" is a yellow-toothed-cavy. "G. flavidens" lives in Brazil. This species is listed by the IUCN as Least Concern, in spite of the fact that there have been only few observations. Its habitat is widespread and the animal highly migratory, therefore there is no immediate threat to the population as a whole. As nearly with any