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.

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.

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; 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.

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. OT. You can buy a small pan for about $3 in the plastic container, for foods, in the housewares isles at stores or on line. You need a size a GP can fit into, and shallow enough it will go into it.

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

Hairless GP are given oil rub down often. How often, as often as they need it.

Cocoanut Oil is recommended by most Breeders and Keepers of Hairless GP. 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.

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.

Skinny Pigs are born, for the most part, of 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.

Most Skinny Pigs, 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 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.

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

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