Debate goes on in guinea pig circles over which make better pets: males (boars) or females (sows). The answer really depends on what you plan to do with your cavy.
Females are said to be mainly concerned with reproducing. They emit an odor and are very interested in breeding with males that they meet. Males, on the other hand, are thought to be somewhat aggressive and unsettled. They also have a strong odor and will be territorial with other males.
If you decide to spay or neuter your guinea pig, however, gender should not be a factor in your purchasing decision, since spayed sows and neutered boars make equally good pets.
If you plan to get two guinea pigs who will live together in the same cage, make sure you have accurate information about the animals’ gender. If you have more than one guinea pig and you do not want to spay or neuter them, you will need to get two females. There is no way to stop a male and a female from breeding, and two unneutered males will fight with each other. The problem is that male and female guinea pigs can be hard to tell apart, especially when they are young. Get expert advice from a breeder or veterinarian about the gender of your pets before you place them together.
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