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There are total 9 breeds of long haired guinea pigs which includes Abyssinian guinea pig, Peruvian guinea pig, texel guinea pig, silkie guinea pig, coronet guinea pig, lunkarya guinea pig, sheba guinea pig, alpaca guinea pig and merino guinea pig.


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Silkie (Sheltie) guinea pigs The Silkie, also known as the Sheltie, has silky long hair - that's where the name comes from! The adorable pigs have shiny long hair all over their bodies, apart from their heads, and are known for their calm personalities. Coronet guinea pigs


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The species has a long history in Sweden which began more than 8,000 years ago. Wild boar was hunted to extinction, but was reintroduced in captivity. After several escapes during the 1970's - and 1980's, the wild population has increased in various parts of southern Sweden and is now estimated to over 300,000.


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Meet the Mangalitsa, the Hairy Pig That's the Kobe Beef of Pork By Jake Swearingen on March 14, 2014 We talk to a breeder and importer about this wild and wooly breed that's become a favorite with farmers and eaters. Modern Farmer: So, let's say I'm going to get into Mangalitsa pigs. What are the selling points?


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These curly-haired pigs, native to Hungary, are known as the "Kobe beef of pork" due to the colour and marbling of the meat, which is sometimes mistaken for beef. The perfect balance of meat and fat creates an unbeatably delicious and tender cut, which is also. These pigs take relatively long to mature, around 15 to 18 months, compared.


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The Mangalica (also Mangalitsa or Mangalitza) is a Hungarian breed of domestic pig. It was developed in the mid-19th century by crossbreeding breeds from the nearby Romanian Salonta (Hungarian: Nagyszalonta, colloquially Szalonta) and Hungarian Bakony with the European wild boar and the Serbian Šumadija breed. [3]


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The Kunekune ( Māori pronunciation: [kʉnɛkʉnɛ]) [1] is a small breed of domestic pig from New Zealand. Kunekune are hairy with a rotund build, and may bear wattles hanging from their lower jaws. Their colour ranges from black and white, to ginger, cream, gold-tip, black, brown, and tricoloured.


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Unlike some of the other long-haired guinea pig breeds, the Silkie has a coat that is not parted or arranged in rosettes. Instead it sweeps backward, like it's slicked back, away from its face, giving its body a teardrop shape. Although sometimes shy at first, Silkies are known to be gentle and laid back and are good family pets, as long as.


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Peruvian guinea pigs are the best-known and most spectacular of the long-haired guinea pig breeds, and their long, silky hair can grow to floor length (12 to 14 inches) or even longer in show specimens. They were one of the first long-haired breeds to be selectively bred for showing in the fifteenth century.


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The breed was created in the 1830s after the Habsburg emperor in Vienna was gifted 11 fatty, long-haired pigs by the prince of Serbia and had them cross-bred with some old Hungarian breeds near.


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Like the pot-bellied pig, Kunekune are small domestic pigs—but unlike pot-bellies, they have long hair and are originally from New Zealand. Kunekune pigs are special because they are the only grazing pig. Unlike other pigs, they don't churn up the land.


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The Mangalitsa pig has curly hair that we typically describe as similar to a poodle. They are a Hungarian heritage breed known for their docile nature and delicious pork. Since moving to Colorado our 12 year old daughter has started raising Mangalitsa pigs. Why? Well, we heard that they are the "Kobe beef" of the pork world so we decided to.


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3 What do you need to care for them? Carol Yepes/ Getty Images Like most Guinea pigs, the Peruvian longhairs need a decent-sized cage. Aim for at least 41" x 27" to start. Line the bottom with some newsprint or other tolerable material, and make sure they have safe toys such as smooth wooden blocks.


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Arapawa Pigs are a large hairy breed. They are either a tan or sandy color with black patches. Arapawa Pigs are a feral breed of domestic pig found on Arapawa in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand, where they have lived since 1839. The boars weigh 120-180 kg, and the sows 80-100 kg.


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These unusual long-haired wooly pigs were developed in the early 19th century in Austro-Hungary at the request of aristocracy who sought a succulent fat-producing hog. Mangalitsa pigs became the prominent pig breed raised in Hungary until the 1950s when they began to be phased out by leaner, faster-growing commercial pigs.


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Abyssinian Guinea Pig Known for its charming appearance, and sweet dispositions, the Abyssinian guinea pig is a delightful breed. Characterized by a longhaired coat with rosettes or swirls all over the body, Abyssinian guinea pigs are easily recognized from other longhaired guinea pig breeds.