The Piggy Color Wheel: A Visual Guide to Guinea Pig Coats
- Sarah Robarge
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Guinea pigs may be small, but their coat colors and patterns are spectacular. From the velvet richness of a chocolate short-hair to the speckled artistry of a Dalmatian, every piggy wears a unique palette. That’s why we created The Piggy Color Wheel — a vibrant, whimsical visual guide to some of the most common (and uncommon!) guinea pig coat Colors.
Whether you’re trying to ID your piggy’s look, exploring what makes each pattern special, or just love seeing adorable piglets in painterly perfection, this is for you.
What’s in the Piggy Color Wheel?
Here’s a peek at the Guinea Pig coat Colors featured in the carousel:
White / Cream
Soft and luminous — white coats range from snowy to creamy buff.
Golden / Red
Fiery warm tones, from ginger to deep rust. Popular in Abbys and Teddies.
Brown / Chocolate
Rich chocolate tones can look velvety and warm. Often paired with white or gold.
Grey / Slate
Cool-toned elegance. Silvers and slates shimmer in the right light.
Black
Deep black coats are sleek and striking. Often seen in Selfs (Smooth coated guinea pig of all one color.) and Abyssinians.
Tricolor
Three distinct patches — black, white, and red/golden. The classic patchwork.
Dutch Pattern
White blaze with colored patches — a classic, crisp look.
Dalmatian / Roan
Speckled beauty — black or gray on a white base. Rare, especially in rescues.
Brindle
Bold and streaky! A dark and light coat interwoven like a fuzzy tiger.
Why We Made This
There are over a dozen recognized guinea pig breeds even more color variations — which makes identifying them both fun and a bit tricky. This series isn’t about strict genetics — it’s about celebrating the sheer variety of cavy beauty and giving piggy parents a helpful, delightful visual reference.
🐾 Which Color Is Your Piggy?
Take a scroll through the color wheel and let us know — which one matches your pig? Do you have a perfect patchwork? A noble agouti? A secret speckled Roan?
Tag us on Instagram [@TheCavyWhisperer] and share your piggy’s palette! 🧡
Want to keep this wheel for reference or framing?
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