Cavy Showmanship Ques ons -
Intermediate/Advanced| Updated RATED A+ | NEW
2026
Agou
A group of varie es that have a dis nct cking pa ern over the en re animal except the belly.
The belly hair matches p color in a belly band.
Angel wings
Ridges of hair standing up on the back or sides of a cavy. DQ
Banded
A term referring to the color pa ern of a cavy, where on color may en rely encircle the body,
forming a band of color.
Blue
Color is to be a deep Gray with an even slate cast, carried to the skin. Refers to tan pa ern
varie es only.
Cow hocks
Hind legs that turn inward at the hock, causing the toes to turn out from the body. Fault
Drag
When color runs from a designated spot into another color
Feathering
A downward swing at the ends of the hairs, along the sides of a cavy. Fault
Flesh spots
Small areas of skin, usually on ears, nose, and foot pads, where skin remains flesh coloured and
does not match surrounding color. A fault in Dutch and Dalma an cavies. A DQ in some self,
agou , and solid cked varie es
Impac on
A condi on arising from accumula on of wood shavings, hair, and or hard, condensed fecal
material found within the perineal pouch, usually in senior boars
, Intermediate
Four to six months, 22 to 32 ounces
Junior
Under four months, 12-22 oz
Luster
Degree of shine
Maloclussion
Improper mee ng of teeth
Pea eye
A visible abnormal swelling or fa y growth under the eyelid. DQ if it protrudes beyond the
eyelid and is visible without manipula on of the eyelid.
Polydactyl
Extra toes, DQ
Roman nose
Wide, blunt nose.
Side whiskers
A protruding tu6 or ridge of hair found between the back of jaw be the shoulder. DQ
Skin tag
Small flap of skin, fault
Splashes
Small, uneven patches causing a spa ered effect on tsw, ts, or broken
Wall eye/moon eye
Milky film over the cornea. Colored eyes having an extremely light iris, looking glazed. DQ
Name the 13 ACBA recognized breeds.
Abyssinian, Abyssinian Sa n, American, American Sa n, Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian Sa n,
Silkie, Silkie Sa n, Teddy, Teddy Sa n, White Crested, Texel
Name the 4 long haired breeds.
Intermediate/Advanced| Updated RATED A+ | NEW
2026
Agou
A group of varie es that have a dis nct cking pa ern over the en re animal except the belly.
The belly hair matches p color in a belly band.
Angel wings
Ridges of hair standing up on the back or sides of a cavy. DQ
Banded
A term referring to the color pa ern of a cavy, where on color may en rely encircle the body,
forming a band of color.
Blue
Color is to be a deep Gray with an even slate cast, carried to the skin. Refers to tan pa ern
varie es only.
Cow hocks
Hind legs that turn inward at the hock, causing the toes to turn out from the body. Fault
Drag
When color runs from a designated spot into another color
Feathering
A downward swing at the ends of the hairs, along the sides of a cavy. Fault
Flesh spots
Small areas of skin, usually on ears, nose, and foot pads, where skin remains flesh coloured and
does not match surrounding color. A fault in Dutch and Dalma an cavies. A DQ in some self,
agou , and solid cked varie es
Impac on
A condi on arising from accumula on of wood shavings, hair, and or hard, condensed fecal
material found within the perineal pouch, usually in senior boars
, Intermediate
Four to six months, 22 to 32 ounces
Junior
Under four months, 12-22 oz
Luster
Degree of shine
Maloclussion
Improper mee ng of teeth
Pea eye
A visible abnormal swelling or fa y growth under the eyelid. DQ if it protrudes beyond the
eyelid and is visible without manipula on of the eyelid.
Polydactyl
Extra toes, DQ
Roman nose
Wide, blunt nose.
Side whiskers
A protruding tu6 or ridge of hair found between the back of jaw be the shoulder. DQ
Skin tag
Small flap of skin, fault
Splashes
Small, uneven patches causing a spa ered effect on tsw, ts, or broken
Wall eye/moon eye
Milky film over the cornea. Colored eyes having an extremely light iris, looking glazed. DQ
Name the 13 ACBA recognized breeds.
Abyssinian, Abyssinian Sa n, American, American Sa n, Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian Sa n,
Silkie, Silkie Sa n, Teddy, Teddy Sa n, White Crested, Texel
Name the 4 long haired breeds.
