Baldwin

The baldwin guinea pig is a hairless variety distinguished by the loss of its coat after birth. Young baldwins are born with fur that is shed progressively, leaving the body largely bare as they mature. This differs from the skinny pig, which is already mostly hairless at birth and retains hair on parts of the face and feet. The baldwin is not a recognized cavy breed in ARBA's 2026 to 2030 Standard of Perfection. The Ontario Cavy Club lists it as a Rare Variety on its current showing page, while British Cavy Council rules do not permit hairless cavies at UK shows.

These different policies make it important to check the rules of the particular show rather than assume worldwide recognition. Without a protective coat, a baldwin needs particular attention to skin condition, comfortable temperature and protection from injury. When choosing a baldwin, ask the breeder about the youngster's coat loss and the daily care needed for its exposed skin.

Colors: Agouti (Hairless), Black & Cream (Hairless), Black Dalmatian (Hairless), Black & Red (Hairless), Black & White (Hairless), Blue Roan (Hairless), Brindle (Hairless), Broken Black (Hairless), Broken Chocolate (Hairless), Broken Red (Hairless), Chocolate Dalmatian (Hairless), Chocolate Roan (Hairless), Cinnamon Agouti (Hairless), Cream Agouti (Hairless), Dutch Pattern Black (Hairless), Dutch Pattern Chocolate (Hairless), Dutch Pattern Red (Hairless), Harlequin (Hairless), Himalayan Pattern (Hairless), Magpie (Hairless), Red Dalmatian (Hairless), Red Roan (Hairless), Red & White (Hairless), Self Beige (Hairless), Self Black (Hairless), Self Chocolate (Hairless), Self Cream (Hairless), Self Golden (Hairless), Self Lilac (Hairless), Self Orange (Hairless), Self Pink (Hairless), Self Red (Hairless), Self Silver (Hairless), Self White (Hairless), Silver Agouti (Hairless), Tortoiseshell (Hairless), Tortoiseshell & White (Hairless), Tricolor (Hairless)