There's a lot to recommend guinea pigs as the perfect family pet: They're small, easy to care for, and have sweet temperaments. Also known as cavies, there are 13 breeds of guinea pigs officially ...

In the past year, the Marin Humane Society has seen an increase in a new breed of guinea pig. Cuy criollos mejorados are being introduced into pet stores throughout the country. More commonly called a ...

The main reason Alabama Media Group decided to have Pig the Unusual Dog's DNA tested is that many, many people wanted to know what breeds combined to make this magnificent animal. That is the No. 1 ...

Similarly to how different cow breeds produce different qualities of beef, certain pig breeds produce better quality pork than others. Duroc is a common breed of pig that produces high quality, super ...

One of the first questions people ask when they meet Pig the Unusual Dog is: "What breed is Pig?" The short-spined mixed-breed pup has become a world-wide sensation since first being spotted at this ...

BERWICK, Maine — You never know what might show up at Hackmatack Farm. Most recently it was the last remaining breed of long-haired pig, a breed that nearly disappeared from the face of the Earth in ...