Do guinea pigs cuddle?

I'm thinking of getting a guinea pig for my daughter. I want to get her a cuddly pet. Are guinea pigs a good choice
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Yes, if you spend a lot of time with it and are gentle. But a couple won't whatever you do, most aren't though. :)
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