Guinea Pig Personality

If you give your guinea pig love and attention, chances are she will become a wonderful pet. However, when you are selecting your guinea pig, you may want to observe the personality of the animals you are considering to see which one strikes your fancy. Guinea pigs who appear nervous and afraid may be highstrung or just unused to being handled. If the animal is young, she is still very impressionable and will learn to be held and stroked if you show her love and consideration. Older guinea pigs who have not been handled much will need more work to make them comfortable with people. Eventually, though, they should learn to respond to care and affection.