
Warren District Agricultural Show
14th and 15th of March 2025
Section W: CAVIES
Welcome to the Cavies Pedigree and Pet Cavy Show. Each specific class is based on cavy type and genetics listed below the schedule information. Please download, fill-out and print or email the form here for entries.
Ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth place winners
Entry Fee: $4.00 per entry
Start Time: 10.00am
Judge:: TBA
Chief Steward: Gabrielle Barber 0427 505 565
Guinea Pigs to be three months and over
To be cleaned and washed, be free of disease
All cavies to be penned on Show Day (Saturday 15th March) before 9.30am and not to be removed until 3pm
To be shown on a square mat of fabric / carpet 30cm x 30 cm
Heat policy is in place if the weather is over 38 degrees Celcius
Pedigree Groups
CLASS
1 Agouti, Pedigree
2 Monochrome / Self, Pedigree
3 Crested, Pedigree
4 Hairless, Pedigree
5 Multi-Chrome / Marked, Pedigree
6 Rosette, Pedigree
7 Textured, Pedigree
8 Long Hair, Pedigree
Best Group Winner and Runner Up Group Winner
Best Adult in Show plus Runner Up
Best Inter in Show plus Runner Up
Best Baby in Show plus Runner Up
Best in Show
Reserve in Show
Pedigree Cavy: For registered cavies of recognised breeds with documented lineage. These animals are judged on breed standards, coat quality and how well they conform to their genetics and phenotypic breed traits.
Pet Cavy
Pet Cavy: For cavies primarily kept as pets, regardless of their breed or specific pedigree. These animals are judged on temperament, overall health, grooming and suitability as pets.
9 Agouti, Pet
10 Monochrome / Self, Pet
11 Crested, Pet
12 Hairless, Pet
13 Multi-Chrome / Marked, Pet
14 Textured / Coarse, Pet
15 Long Hair, Pet
16 Satin, Pet
Best Group Winner and Runner Up Group Winner
Best in Show and Reserve in Show
Open Section
17 Local handler (resides in Manjimup Shire) *
18 Local Handler 18 years and under *
19 Handler over 18 years *
20 Best Boar
21 Best Sow
22 Fastest Eater
23 Craziest Long Hair
24 best Smooth Coat
25 Best Personality
26 Open Fancy Dress
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One Cavy per exhibitor in the Handler Classes
Cavies Show Schedule
Welcome to the Cavies Pedigree and Pet Cavy Show.
Please follow the schedule below to enter your cavies. Each specific class is based on cavy type and genetics.
AGOUTI
Agouti cavies are characterised by a distinct ‘ticking’ pattern, where each hair alternates between bands of two colours. The Agouti pattern is determined by the dominant Agouti gene (A). These cavies do not carry genes for long hair, satan, or markings. Examples include White Black Agouti, Red Lilac Agouti, White Chocolate Agouti, Cream Slate Agouti etc.
MONOCHROME / Self
Self Cavies are solid coloured throughout their body, controlled by the non-agouti allele (aa). They do not carry genes for long hair, crests or satin. Examples include Self Black, Self Lilac, Self White (DEW and PEW).
CRESTED
Crested cavies have a distinct rosette on their forehead caused by the dominant gene (C). This group includes a Monochrome Crested (solid colours) and Crested Any Other Variety (marked or agouti cavies with a crest). Examples include Black Crested, White Black Agouti Crested and Dutch Crested.
HAIRLESS
Hairless cavies lack fur due to a recessive mutation (hr) with minimal fur on the nose and feet. Examples include Australian Hairless Cavy, Skinny Pig and Baldwin Cavy.
MULTI-CHROME / Marked
Marked cavies have two or more distinct colour patches, controlled by the S locus. Examples include Bi-Colour, Tri-Colour, Brindle, Dutch and Himalayan.
ROSETTE
Rosetted cavies have multiple circular hair whorls, controlled by the dominant gene (R). Examples include Abyssinian (8-10 rosettes) and Ridgeback (a single ridge along the back).
TEXTURED
Textured cavies have unique coat types, such as dense or springy fur, controlled by dominant genes. Examples include Rex (short, springy coat), Teddy (soft plush coat), and Curly Rex (wavy fur).
LONG HAIR
Long-haired cavies carry a recessive gene (I) that leads to continuous hair growth. Examples include Peruvian (long flowing hair), Silkie, Texel (long curls), Coronet (long hair with crest), and Alpaca (wavy long hair).
SATIN
Satin cavies have a shiny coat due to a recessive mutation in the Satan gene. However they are prone to osteodystrophy, a genetic bone disease. Due to these health concerns, Satin cavies are excluded from Pedigree shows but may be shown in Pet Classes. Examples include Satin Black, Satin Lilac.
