Kanika, Skinny Pig - loads of piccies!

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Here is Kanika, being a gorgeous girly! I worked out that she has just turned 3mths old and she weighs 520g, with her tummy empty, little fatty, lol!

Here she is...

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Emma x
 
Omg shes so cute! You dont realise the size of their ears until the fur is out of the question lol! Love her! x ;D
 
Thanks for the nice comments, she is a lovely girly and loves a cuddle.

Emma x
 
She is very pretty and reminds me of a mini hippo :smitten: :smitten:
 
Sorry, I will be shot down in flames here but I think this is awful.This sort of breeding should be banned.These poor piggies must be very uncomfortable and cold,and I would imagine that they have a lot of health problems and a short life span.
These pics have upset me.I have heard of skinny pigs but have not seen a pic of one before.

I am sorry if I have offecded you Kanika,this is nothing personal,I only concerned with the welfare of all piggies.
 
Skinny Pigs have been in the UK for a few years now but are becoming more popular. They are mostly hairless but as you can see from the pics have some on the head and legs. They remind me of poodles with a lion clip. Not for me either, as cute as Kanika is, Again, nothing personal Emma+ Kanika :)
 
Dont worry I will not take it personally.

I dont understand why they should be banned? There are hairless rats, mice, hamsters, dogs, cats why not Guinea Pigs. You are more than welcome to come and inspect Kanika over she is in perfect health and you will be supprised that she is really warm to touch, I call her my little hotwater bottle. The previous skinny I had to her suffered from Dry skin but I think this was due to reaction to her lotion, Kanika has never had anything put on her skin and doesnt require anything. You have got to remember she could not be kept in a hutch, shed or anywhere outdoors, most of my piggies (12 out of 16) live indoors. Life span wise most of them live to a similar age like a normal Guinea, my friend has one in Canada and I am sure he is 5yrs old, out lives some hairy piggies.

There is a post about them here... http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=9720.0

I feel very strongly about the bred and buying Capy(rip) and Kanika was not a light decision made, I saw them on the internet over 5yrs ago and I have researched the breed and once I found someone who breeds them. My one wish is that they do not end up in pet shops and be sold to people who havent got a clue, but they can be purchased in Canada and America in pet shops, Canada is where the breed orginated.

Emma x
 
she's so cute. weridly enough :D she kinda reminds me of a mini staff bull terrier dog, or as lavenderjade says a likkle hippo. either way she is really cute :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
I am sure you love your piggies and care for them very well,and this is not a critisciism of you.

I am against the inter breeding and intensive breeding of any animal just to get a certain colour,face shape,nose shape etc. These pigs are bred for the fancy not the pet trade.This intensive breeding is causing serious genetic problems.Gps such as satiins and some of the long haired pigs who are being bred with short noses are just 2 examples/.Some dogs have been so interbred that they have breathing problems and mobility problems.

This suffering is just so people can get their rosettes and cups and show off.Animals get nothing from shows except stress and discomfort.

I think that this trype of breeding should be stopped for all animals.
 
maryh said:
Animals get nothing from shows except stress and discomfort.
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How can you possibly say that,If you could see how excited our dogs get when you pick the show leads up off the hook they are running around all excited wagging tails,barking and wanting in the Car yet if we pick the normal leads up they dont try to get in the car.Once at the shows they are so happy tails wagging all the time
 
I keep satins and longhaired piggies along with lots of various breeds but Satins are my main love along with Kanika.
Yes I do show and yes I have bred them but I have not had any serious illness due to breeding my piggies. Selfs have a serious problem with their faces, they are a more typey breed. I am not a serious as some members and I do take care of my piggies I do not care if I win a rosette or Best In Show, as long as the piggies are happy and healthy.

Emma x
 
I've never seen a pig like that b4 is he a certain breed or something? ? ? ? ?
 
Skylark said:
I so want to knit her a little coat!
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You are more than welcome to knit her a jumper, I was desprate for someone to make Capy(RIP) a little jumper but I couldnt find one.
I am sure she will be warm when the other hairies cuddle up to her and I hate the cold so the heating will be on.

Skinny pigs have breen bred in Canada and the USA from 1970's but only recently the last 5yrs have been within the UK.

Emma x
 
Come on Peaches give up them bubs already! We have been waiting for a couple of weeks now!

Emma x
 
shes eating lots and making lots of poopies, that blanket was clean in last night ::)
 
they are like mini hippos - not sure if i like them they look like theyve been shaved ;) no offense
 
I think Kanika is lovely, although she took some getting used to as I've never seen a Skinny before. The Skinny's do remind me of a little hippo too, soo cute! I'm not sure on the whole breeding thing as I've not researched them, I'm too busy researching the Aby at present as they suffer with cataracts when they are older and I'm arming myself with all the info I can. I've got to read up on Sheltie, Peruvian and Smooths too!

I can only knit scarves but Kanika so deserves a jumper! :D

Louise
 
Thanks for the nice comments!
I have put a post in the For Sale/Wanted section enquiring if someone could make her a jumper.

SunshineAndTwinkle: Well done on the research, you are correct that Abys can get cataracts, so can other breeds but Abys more than others.

Emma x
 
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