Are Guinea Pigs Smart?

Guinea pigs are intelligent rodents that can be taught many things. They need variety and don't like being bored. Guinea pigs best learn a lot later than cats and dogs – while dogs are best trained when they are only a few weeks old, the time is right for guinea pigs when they are nine to ten months old.

Do guinea pigs recognize their owners?

Guinea pigs generally enjoy the company of their fellow cavies. Although it is not a good idea to house too many of them in one cage, most guinea pigs appreciate having a companion. They definitely recognize and respond to their owners and are very interactive.

Do guinea pigs have feelings?

Yes they do have the ability to feel emotions. Guinea pigs are very sensitive creatures and feel the emotions of their pack leader or their owner. So if their owner is feeling sad, they will pick up on it.