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The guinea pig breed cost sorter

Sort 5 guinea pigs by what they cost to feed, insure and own — and filter by size, shedding and budget. Click any column to sort.

📍 Prices for United States (USD) — switch country.
BreedSize Avg lbFood/yr Insurance/yrLifetime LifespanShedding
Food computed from breed weight (vet RER/MER); insurance = NAPHIA average × breed health-risk tier & size. US estimates.

Cheapest guinea pigs to own (lifetime)

Teddy Guinea Pig
Small · eats 0.125 cups/day
$6,200
lifetime cost
American Guinea Pig
Small · eats 0.125 cups/day
$6,500
lifetime cost
Abyssinian Guinea Pig
Small · eats 0.125 cups/day
$7,450
lifetime cost
Peruvian Guinea Pig
Small · eats 0.125 cups/day
$10,650
lifetime cost
Silkie (Sheltie) Guinea Pig
Small · eats 0.125 cups/day
$10,650
lifetime cost