Table of Contents Introduction Guinea Pigs What is a guinea pig? What kinds of guinea pigs are there? Where did guinea pigs come from? The history of guinea pigs and humans Breeding guinea pigs Show guinea pigs Guinea pigs as food A little more on guinea pigs Facts about Hamsters How Hamsters Communicate Hamsters as Pets Hamster Care Hamster Health Hamster Food Hamster Balls Hamster Cages Types of Hamsters Dwarf Hamsters Russian Dwarf Hamster Syrian Hamsters Teddy Bear Hamsters Winter White Hamsters Conclusion Read More Amazing Animal Books Publisher Introduction Hamsters and guinea pigs both make great pets. They both are usually covered in hair and have four legs. So what is the difference between a hamster and a guinea pig? Let's read and find out.