Guinea pigs are personable, communicative and enjoy interaction with their family members. They live longer than most small animals, with 5-7 years being their average lifespan. With good genes, proper diet, limitless hay, a clean and spacious habitat, and daily mental and physical stimulation, they can live up to 10 years! Most guinea pigs do very well with children, providing the parents teach proper handling and supervise interactions as guinea pigs are small, therefore fragile, pets. Please consider bringing a lively little piggy into your life! You wont regret it!