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really really really wanting a long haired piggie I just can't help it I feel like you should be happy with any piggie as long as they have a lovley personality and I feel you should rehome piggies because they need a home not because of what they look like. But I just cant help it I really really want a long haired piggie does this make me bad?
 
Doesn't make you bad at all, like you say, all pigs deserve a home but we all have soft spots for certain breeds and/or colours.
 
No it doesn't make you a bad person! Last June I was planning on getting another guinea-pig, and I wanted a longhaired guinea-pig because I'd never had one before, and Edie was exactly what I was looking for, she had a great personality and she was great with Marmalade, and she was longhaired so she was everything I wanted. I'm sure you could find a longhaired guinea-pig who also has the personality you like :)
 
Nope, not bad at all!

In fact, I've now decided that if I am to get any more girls, they will be two long haired pigs! I love them! I have 5 short haired, one... weirdo (Willow), and two Abbys. I love long haired pigs (Coronets and Shelties in particular) and think that two more would be the final touch to my lovely herd! :)
 
My faves are long haireds, and I get alot of them in here as there are breeders around the area and the local garden centre sells shelties and coronets. So I'd love to have an abby or a rex.
 
it doesn't make you a bad person at all,, why would it ? :S i bought two guinea pigs todayy. i didnt want smooth coat so i insisted on not getting smooth coats. i got an abyssinian and a crested one :) it doesnt matter that you want a certain one. if no one was picky god knows what we'd end up with hahah :) look at rescues first because obvs they will have a range of guinea pigs, if none there that tickle your fancy go to a shop but one that takes good care of them and know what they're going on about. like the ones i got was from a very good pet shop they're experts with guinea pigs and the shop owner knows all about them. and isn't in it for the money(when it comes to the health of the animals) all the guinea pigs there are taken care of very well. 8)
 
I dreamt of a long haired pig, Milo then became available! Had to have him, then realised he had red eyes! Yuck!

I'd agreed already, went and met him he bit and pee'd on me. Then I took him home! Can't blame him I did call him ugly that was his revenge!

Mummy said I'm UGLY!

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Now I look at him and think hes the most beautiful pig ever, with a personality as big as the universe!

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Moral of the story, your allowed to like certain breeds and you never know you may just find that pig that steels your heart in rescue! Milo was a rescue pig!

x)

Ps.. I'd look at all0about0the0animals pigs or Suzygpr. drool!
 
I want a long haired piggy too I remember having one years ago and having to give him hair cuts around the bum area as it got soooooo long haha bless him he was lovely :)
 
I love all piggies, but I really have a soft spot for skinny's! I had wanted another skinny a lot after Nick died, so when I found Willow in a rescue it was a dream come true! She was a skinny that needed a loving home and lots of care. She's such a special little girl :)
 
Am I being really thick flintstones said about having a look at all about the animals web site or suzygrp and I cant find a link anywhere sure it's me :S

Flintstones Milo is very pretty. I had always been really freaked out my red eyes never though i would have a pet with red eyes I said I would take 4 piggies or popcorn paradise and she E mailed 2 see if I could have a boy as well I said ok and when he turned up guess what he had Red eyes he is also called Milo lol and I love him he is the tamest out of my piggies he cuddles everyday and I love him soooo much :D
 
no your not bad at all!

I was looking for a long haired pig for 6 months then Ruby came along, her naughty babies have chewed all of her fur off but once it grows in it will look amazing!

I want lots of long haired pigs but I have to wait:p
 
eva said:
Am I being really thick flintstones said about having a look at all about the animals web site or suzygrp and I cant find a link anywhere sure it's me :S

Flintstones Milo is very pretty. I had always been really freaked out my red eyes never though i would have a pet with red eyes I said I would take 4 piggies or popcorn paradise and she E mailed 2 see if I could have a boy as well I said ok and when he turned up guess what he had Red eyes he is also called Milo lol and I love him he is the tamest out of my piggies he cuddles everyday and I love him soooo much :D
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SuzyGPR, has a black and white coronet and Merino pair. They will be available in a weeks time.

http://guinearescue.blogspot.com/p/new-arrivals.html

Have a look at this thread.

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=67037

Milkshake the merino, granted they are in Wales but if you want them that bad it's worth the trip!

drool.
 
Thanks Flintstones, Yes I have alot of long haireds in. Infact, most available for homing at the moment are long haired.

I have available in pairs

2 x merino baby boys, both brothers, one gold tri, other cream tr.

1 x coronet boy, gold tri with his gold tri ridgeback friend.

1 x sheltie sow and 1 x merino sow, one gold tri, other choc tri


Ones below can be reserved

then in approx 2 - 3 months (pregnancy watch)

1 x coronet x sow (semi long haired) and 1 x texel sow. they are a gold tri and a black with a small splodge of gold, tiny splodge of white under her chin.

I then have 3 boys that are under a week that will be ready at 8 weeks old. 2 x sheltie and 1 x coronet all gold tri.

colours are all similar but they're all long haired, just hope you like tri colours :))
 
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All0about0the0animals said:
Thanks Flintstones, Yes I have alot of long haireds in. Infact, most available for homing at the moment are long haired.

I have available in pairs

2 x merino baby boys, both brothers, one gold tri, other cream tr.

1 x coronet boy, gold tri with his gold tri ridgeback friend.

1 x sheltie sow and 1 x merino sow, one gold tri, other choc tri


Ones below can be reserved

then in approx 2 - 3 months (pregnancy watch)

1 x coronet x sow (semi long haired) and 1 x texel sow. they are a gold tri and a black with a small splodge of gold, tiny splodge or white under her chin.

I then have 3 boys that are under a week that will be ready at 8 weeks old. 2 x sheltie and 1 x coronet all gold tri.

colours are all similar but they're all long haired, just hope you like tri colours :))
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I think it's about time you started taking pictures. All these beautiful pigs deserve to be seen x).
 
flintstones said:
I think it's about time you started taking pictures. All these beautiful pigs deserve to be seen x).
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Think all the available ones are in that thread you posted the link to Joanne, except the newest members of the gang which won't be looking for homes for a while yet :)

Even a photo of madam China wiggle bum on there too ;)
 
I do love long haired piggies, my last two were long haired boys and I loved sitting brushing them, but Squeak did need lots of trimming. Fitz is fluffy but doesn't need as much grooming, however he is noticeably more smelly than my other pigs after a few weeks without a bath and the hair round his grease gland gets in a right sticky mess, so he does need a bath every 6-8 weeks, whereas none of the others ever seem grubby really, poor Roy gets a bath when Fitz does just to keep him company though.
 
Nope :) I want one to! But well no one here breeds them and pet stores don't sell them. I have seen a few on adds but there always boys! And I only want girls because I have girls right now :( lol!
 
I don't think it's bad at all to have favoured breeds/types.

I will say quite happily my favourite breed without a shadow of a doubt is Swiss - I absolutely love their type of hair, their floofiness, and their incredibly laid back personalities. There are not many male (neutered, obviously!) pigs you could chuck in the middle of a group of females, two of whom you suspect are in season, and have him fall asleep without even saying hello to them..!

I am also a massive fan of rex and teddies (and now I have one of each, woohoo!) and my whole life I wanted an aby...and by chance I now have two! God knows why as I always find abys mad and skitty...maybe I see myself in them, lol

The only thing I will say is any long haired and a lot of the rough coated breeds do need more maintenance...I cut my coronet's 'tail' regularly to reduce the risk of fly strike, and my Swiss also get trimmed to keep them neat and tidy as is necessary for the breed. While I would absolutely love a merino, with the assortment I currently have I am not sure I would have the right amount of time to care for their coat properly. I think this is something anyone considering a long or funky haired guinea should maybe consider.

Having said this, I am absolutely desperate to adopt Eddy from Vicky at Walsall...ah to have another Swiss :drool
 
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Myself and another member have a slight suspicion the Merino is actually a Swiss or at least part Swiss...I must ask Suzy for more pics!
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Don't see it myself, looks merino to me. I've had a few swiss in, although not recently, and I agree, love the bounciness of their coats.
 
All0about0the0animals said:
Don't see it myself, looks merino to me. I've had a few swiss in, although not recently, and I agree, love the bounciness of their coats.
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To be fair I have only seen that one pic and been told what he was like by someone who has seen him. Sadly am too far away to come and cuddle to double check :( boo silly Wales being all the way over there ~waves in a vaguely westerly direction~
 
:)) Wales is a lovely place, done living in England, but Wales is home. You should come visit, piggies with a welsh accent are fab ;)
 
Doeylicious said:
Any Travelodges near you?! Given I now know you have horses too :))
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My guys are all out on loan at the moment since having my little boy, but Rocco is only a few miles away and I'm backing him soon so you could always come and see him and his field mates Musket and Dandy :) as well as the pigs, rabbits, rats, dogs and gawd knows what else :)) Know there is one in Telford, must be one in Shrewsbury, think there is one in Oswestry too. Will find out :)
 
I'll leave you to plot while I try to get some sleep again :)

ps If you'd like to come on the train I can collect you from Newtown station :)
 
More pics of my merino? No problem!

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Here is is with his cagemate, a coronet
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Suzy x
 
Oh lord, I am a sucker for Longhairs too!

One of my Coronets:

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It's so fluffy I'mma gonna die! Fluaaffay!
 
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