Each Hairless Guinea Pig Breed is one in it's own. Skinny Pigs and Baldwins differ in how they became Hairless. The Werewolf, is best described in two ways, 1.) Mixed Breed between a Hairless and a Hair On Guinea Pigs. 2.) Genetic Throwback; that is, a hairless that has Genetic Mutations sideways.

On all of my pages I refer to Guinea Pigs as Guinea Pigs, Cavy/Cavies, GP, and Pigger/s. So as you read, you will understand.

I have some Craft Ideas and Information on the Craft Page here on this site, that could be of interest, particularly to Hairless Cavy Owners. Fleece items that are easy, fun and quick to make for your Hairless GP.

The contents of this page for Hairless Guinea Pigs is still under construction. Please check back often. This page will take a while to build.

KEEP IN MIND: As I have said and will say over and over and over, WHAT WORKS FOR ONE PERSON THAT KEEPS HAIRLESS CAVY, MAY OR MAY NOT WORK FOR ANOTHER. NO OPINION IS LAW, No Matter WHO Says It.

This is a photo of Andy's brother Ollie.

While Hairless GP eat, snack, and require the same diets as any other GP, the Hairless GP do eat more. Most owners say that Hairless GP will twice or more the amount of other GPs. The reason is that their metabolism is higher to keep their body temperatures even.

I have to say it again and again; I do NOT care what Brand of GP Food you purchase, is it is Not fresh, you are Not serving the Vitamin C your GP REQUIRES Daily. Always check dates on packages. Further, fresh fruits and fresh veggies, as well as fresh dandelion, are a MUST.

When feeding hay, it needs to be put into a Hay Holder, rather than just left on the cage floor, because the sharp edges of some of the pieces can cut the Hairless Skin.

I have a long list of veggies and fruits that I feed my own Guinea Pigs on the Care and Information page on this same site. Use your Guinea Pig's head size as a guide to how much to feed him. Your going to give a PIECE of, not a whole item.

Because Skinny Pigs eat more than other GPs, they do need more water also. I prefer Water Bottles for many reasons. With Water Bottles you KNOW how much your GPs have been drinking. You can get Water Bottles nozzles cleaned easier, and better, and should be done daily, than automatic systems hoses.

Cleaning Your Water Bottles

Every Day, Daily, Every Day, Clean and Refill your Cavy's Water Bottles. To clean it, rinse it well, rinse the top very well. Shake the rinse water inside the bottle and inside the nozzle. The Nozzle needs to be cleaned on both ends, shake as you rinse so that the steel balls rattle. When you do this, you are washing out the 'back wash'. Back wash, Guinea Pig Spit and Foods, can make the Steel Balls stick if not rinsed daily. The tub can get blocked if not rinsed.

KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE PURCHASING A HAIRLESS ANIMAL (of any sort).

Because the Hairless Cavy eat more food, hay and snacks, they, of course, are going to poop more. Be prepared to clean their cages more often, perhaps, and recommended, at least the 'waste area', daily.

Litter Pans in the back left corner or a cage works for many Guinea Pigs, Skinny Pigs included. THAT could save a lot of work.

You can buy a Litter Pan made just for Guinea Pigs that sit in the corner of the cage. OR. You can buy a small pan for about $3 in the plastic container, for foods, in the housewares isles at stores or on line, remove the lid, you will not use it. You need a size a GP can fit into, and shallow enough the GP will step into it easily.

I use just shavings in the Litter Pans for my GP, however, you could use other litters. Check to make sure they are safe for GP.

I have Ideas and Information for making your own Fleece Liners for your Skinny Pigs cages, check the Guinea Pig Craft Page here on this same site.

Hairless GP are given oil rub down when they become greasy or dry. How often, as often as they need it, you will notice they feel different and or look different.

Cocoanut Oil is recommended by most Breeders and Keepers of Hairless GP, it works well and is non toxic to the Guinea Pig. Do NOT just any "helter skelter" oils and lotions made for humans on your GP, they could poison it. Yes, it is for Humans, but Humans, are not licking themselves.

I buy 100% Cocoanut Oil in the Cooking Oil section of the Grocery Store. READ THE LABEL. Some are more expensive than others. You do NOT need the high end product, you need, 100% Cocoa Nut Oil. I buy the low end cost, in the lard like texture.

You might want to use rubber gloves, you might not. But, only use a DAB of product on your GP. If you need more, reach in with clean hands only so that you do not soil the whole jar.

You simply rub it onto the GP, and that is, "rub it in", then take a soft cloth or soft paper towel, and gently rub off the extra. Yes. That extra will be dirty. If your GP is extra dirty in areas, usually be the tail, repeat the oil in that area.

Because these breeds of GP do not have a coat to keep them warm, or to cool them, yes, animal coats are actually insulation or insulating, Hairless need to be kept at mild temperatures year round. Think about where humans are most comfortable, 70 -75, that is the recommended temperatures for Hairless Guinea Pigs.

Always give ANY GP as much room as you are able. As far as shavings, fleece, pee pads, THIS is up to the individual, and you will get MANY different opinions on flooring for a Hairless animal, and most of those giving the advise THINK their was is the only way. I have said and said and said, and you will find throughout this website, "What Works In One Cavery May Or May Not Work In Another.". What works for one person, May or MAY NO work for another.

One thing about flooring for the Hairless though. Make at least their bedding a Shaving Free Area. Think about taking all your clothing off and laying down on....whatever it is you have put down for flooring in your Hairless GP Cage.

There are products made just for Cavy Flooring out of cloth of one sort or another or a combination of two or more. Polar Fleece is probably the most popular of them all. You do not have to purchase this from Pet Stores. Go to a fabric store, buy a yard, cut it to the size YOU want. You could also got to Discount Stores and buy Fleece 'Throws' (blankets) and use as it or cut to size.

From there, you can, if you can sew even a little, make Tunnels and Beds and other items your Hairless Cavy will love, and your Cavy will not judge your sewing At All.

Surely I do not have to tell you NOT to leave your Guinea Pigs in your Vehicle while you are out and about. Only a Stupid Person would do that.

Hairless Cavy, while out and about, need extra care, more than a Guinea Pig with hair that is.

If it is too Hot, leave your Pets at home. Surely I do not even have to say this, right? If it is too Cold, same thing. leave them at home.

When you do take your Hairless out and about, have a carrier for it. Make sure, if in cooler weather, or if you keep your air conditioner on full blast in your car, that that the Guinea Pig has a Fleece to snuggle in. They also need fleece just to feel secure. If it is cool out, use a larger sized piece of fleece, if it is warmer out, jut a small piece they can get under to feel secure.

Have your seen Neck Snuggles? This is fleece with elastic you wear around your neck and put Guinea Pigs in to carry them. I have information on the Craft page, here on this website, for making these. Guinea Pigs love these at ALL times, even when at home watching TV.

more coming soon

Skinny Pigs are born, for the most part, as how they will look as adults. They can loose some of their hair, or grow a bit, but pretty much, as they are born, they will be.

Almost every Skinny Pig, if not all, have a little wiry hair on their faces and or feet. They can have patches elsewhere too, but usually do not.

more to come

Baldwins are the most BALD of all Hairless GP. They are born with hair, most a normal GP amount of hair, that they loose within weeks of birth. They should loose ALL of their hair and become completely hairless, but this dose not always happen.

When you look at this photo do you not hear....."I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas..."? Not only does that song come to mind, I REALLY *DO* WANT A HIPPO/BALDWIN FOR CHRISTMAS!

more to come

These GP are called Werewolves because they look as if a person were turning into a werewolf, or have the amount of hair one pictures a werewolf to have.

These GP can either be a Skinny Pig with too much hair, A Baldwin who did not shed out as planned, or a mixed breed GP. Many people breed Rex or Teddy GPs with Skinny Pigs to either 'make more Skinny Pigs' with future breeds, or just for the fun of it to see if they can create the always hoped for Black Werewolf GP with Red Eyes.

more to come

While Hairless Guinea Pigs are Not Sanctioned for Showing at this time, this could change because the UK is working with Baldwin Cavy and has set a Standard for the Breed. The Baldwin Standard of Perfection, or Standard for the Breed, is the only Standard I could find for Hairless Breeds of Cavies.

While the Baldwin, as I understand it, is Not yet Sanctioned, they Are Showable. The UK Show Committee is setting up for people to show their Baldwins. There will need to be a certain amount of Baldwins Shown at Sanctioned Shows for the Breed to become Excepted.

No Hairless Cavy, at this time, are Sanctioned to be Shown in the USA.

People always say that the Baldwins look like tiny Hippopotamus. Completely Hairless in GPs is still not an easy animal to find. After you see one in the color black, you will be singing, "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.....".

Proposed Baldwin Standard*

Group 1: Solids Group 2: Marked

Type: 15
Ears: 20
Eyes: 10
Condition: 10
Texture: 15
Color: 5
Wrinkles/Folds: 25

Total Points: 100

Type: Points 15: Baldwins are to have medium body length with plenty of depth to shoulders and hindquarters. Head is to be wide with fair length.
Note: Juniors and Intermediates are not to be faulted for potty belly appearance.

Ears: Points 20: Ears should be shapely and slightly drooping but not fallen, large and free of hair giving a rose petal effect.

Eyes: Points 10: Large, full & bright. Pink, ruby cast, dark, black, red or blue.

Condition: Points 10: Firm body condition.

Texture: Points 15: The Baldwin is to have the texture of rubber, feeling like rubber.
Skin is to be healthy in appearance.

Wrinkles/Folds: Points 25: The Baldwin is to have wrinkles and folds on the head, shoulders and legs. The head wrinkles are to have a line down the center with wrinkles forming around it. Shoulder wrinkles are deep, rump smooth.

Group 1- Solids: Solids to be judged on evenness of color, allowing for darkened points as exposed skin normally is darker than skin which is covered by hair.

Group 2- Marked: Dalmatian, Himalayan, Broken, Dutch. Marking to match marked description in standard.

-- The Guinea Pig Agility Team
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:32:49 +0000