i was wondering are rexes rare?

[pigpig479]

Hi, i was just wondering because i have only ever seen one rex in my life!

 

[teadragon]

Not really, there are rarer coat breeds such as ridgebacks. I know of a lot of rex guinea pigs; one of my boars is a rex cross so a lot of pigs are probably carriers (meaning they have the genetics to be that breed, but it's "hidden" - it doesn't show on the pig as being the breed).

For example, Koda is my rex cross, but he looks more like a sheltie pig than a rex. His brothers from the same litter show their rex genes from their parents to varying degrees; one baby had typical rex whiskers.

 

[Niki]

I have 6 rex piggies so definitely not rare

 

[KingBoris&HisFollowers]

I only have one rex boy but would love morex),there personalitys are gorgeous,many rescues have them so they certainly aren't rare

heres my Rajah

 

[pigpig479]

Not really, there are rarer coat breeds such as ridgebacks. I know of a lot of rex guinea pigs; one of my boars is a rex cross so a lot of pigs are probably carriers (meaning they have the genetics to be that breed, but it's "hidden" - it doesn't show on the pig as being the breed).

For example, Koda is my rex cross, but he looks more like a sheltie pig than a rex. His brothers from the same litter show their rex genes from their parents to varying degrees; one baby had typical rex whiskers.

I didn't know ridge backs are rare!
i've never had a rex ether,

 

[pigpig479]

I only have one rex boy but would love morex),there personalitys are gorgeous,many rescues have them so they certainly aren't rare

heres my Rajah

Lol! Looks like a silver agouti shade, thanks for the picture .

 

[pigpig479]

I have 6 rex piggies so definitely not rare

6! Lol!

 

[The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue]

I Love Rex Cavies !

Hi
I have 5 rex cavies.You dont see them as much as other breeds but they are around.
I have 5 boars, greg lives with Toffee his wife.
Dylan and Peanut are brothers age 6 months who live happily together and my new rex boys are 3 month old Oscar and Harvey.
All are rehomes / rescue
Rex cavies are fab very similar personalities mine are quite gentle but noisy !
Helen

 

[pigpig479]

Hi
I have 5 rex cavies.You dont see them as much as other breeds but they are around.
I have 5 boars, greg lives with Toffee his wife.
Dylan and Peanut are brothers age 6 months who live happily together and my new rex boys are 3 month old Oscar and Harvey.
All are rehomes / rescue
Rex cavies are fab very similar personalities mine are quite gentle but noisy !
Helen

Lol! Did you have wedding?