[Gpdd] Misc: Re: rex and teddy pigs.

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Hi there,
 
I breed rex and teddy pigs and yes they are genetically very  different.  
This becomes obvious when breeding a rex to a teddy. This  mating  gives smooth 
short haired babies , no rexoid type hair occurs. 
 
My teddies have  short plush coats with all the hairs standing up  straight. 
In rexes I find the coat is crimped but the hairs are not quite  as upright as 
the teddy. The difference can be seen best when they are groomed  for the 
show table.
 
It is easy to get them confused at first.as most people think they are the  
same breed. A teddy in the US is a teddy in the Uk. And rexes are rexes  
everywhere.
 
If you live in the Uk why not visit the Rare Variety Cavy Club website for  
more information.
 
 
Best Wishes to all slaves,
 
Antoinette.