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Texel

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Question
I have a baby Guinea Pig I just bought, I was told it was a Texel. She does have a lot of hair compared to a short hair Guinea Pig. Her is not growing though and does not look to be wavy at least not yet.  How do I know if she is a Texel or not ??  Do you have a picture of a baby Texel ?  Thank you,  Noelle

Answer
If the hair is straight, and not curly or wavy, but it is long, then you most likely have a silkie. Texels when they are babies so have very curly hair. If your baby pig has areas where the hair separates around into a circle, then you most likely have a Peruvian, and if there is one crest on the pig's head then it is a coronet. I hope that makes sense.
Brittany