Parts of a Cavy
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The ARBA recognizes cavies in thirteen breeds as follows:
Abyssinian, Abyssinian Satin, American, American Satin, Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian
Satin, Silkie, Silkie Satin, Teddy, Teddy Satin, Textel and White Crested.
All breeds are recognized in the following verities, except as noted for White Crested:
* Indicates color not accepted for White Crested.
** Broken Colors Having white as part of the general color make up not accepted for
White Crested.
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Solid |
Agouti |
Marked |
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Beige |
Brindle |
Dilute Agouti |
Broken Color ** |
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Black |
Roan* |
Golden Agouti |
Dalmatian* |
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Chocolate |
Solid Dilute |
Silver Agouti |
Dutch* |
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Cream |
Solid Golden |
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Himalayan* |
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Lilac |
Solid Silver |
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Tortoise Shell |
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Red Eyed Orange |
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Tortoise Shell & White* |
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Red |
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White* |
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SHOWROOM CLASSES & REGISTRATION WEIGHTS
Senior Boars & Sows:
Over 6 months of age, or weight over 32 ounces.
Intermediate Boars & Sows:
Up to 6 months of age, or weight over 22 ounces; maximum weight 32 ounces.
Junior Boars & Sows:
Up to 4 months of age, minimum weight 12 ounces; maximum weight 22 ounces. |
