Varieties
variety in the Cavy world is just Another word for the color and texture of the guinea pigs hair.
Each variety will vary depending on the breed.
Here are some new accepted showable Varieties of the ACBA/ARBA.
Blue
This color was recently accepted as a variety for all breeds. Dark bluish-grey with matching ears, skin, and feet. The eyes should also be dark.
A side profile of the Blue Smooth Coated from Evelyne van Vliet .
A trio of Blue self colored American cavies owned by Evelyne van Vliet from the UK. In the UK they are not called American but “Smooth Coated”.
Dalmation
The Color consists of any one recognized Self, Solid or Agouti color in the form of spots on a white background, with ears and eyes to match corresponding marking color.
