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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

 

  • 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.

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