I don't think they are boring they are actually alot of fun. I just got a Guinea pig named Lilly. She's only 8 weeks old and she has the cutest personality. When she cleans her face and licks her paws she falls over. She also has the personality of a dog. My favorite thing to do with her would probably be when I'm siting down on the couch and shes walking and she will once in while lickyou on the hand.