Cavy Showmanship Quiz| Updated RATED A+ | NEW
2026
What are the weight classifica ons for the classes?
12 to 22 oz. for Junior, 22 to 32 oz for Intermediates, 32+ oz for Seniors
Name some of the thirteen breeds.
Abyssinia, Abyssinia Sa n, America, American Sa n, Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian Sa n, Silkie,
Silkie Sa n, Teddy, Teddy Sa n, Texel, White Crested.
Name some of the problems guinea pigs can get.
Colds, Scurvy, Impac ons for the males, mites
The term Guinea Pig came from the country of Guinea in Africa. T/F
False. Peru
Cavies must have a specific vitamin to prevent Scurvy. What is this vitamin?
Vitamin C
How many teats does a sow have?
2
What is an Agou ?
A group of veri es which have a dis nct cking color pa1ern over the en re animal, except the
belly. The belly hair matches the p color and should be cleaned and devoid of cking.
What is balance?
Balance refers to type; shape of conforma on. An orderly and pleasing arrangement of physical
characteris cs so as to present a harmonious appearance.
What are Bare Spots?
Bare Spots are sec ons of the cavy en rely hairless.
What's a Belly Band?
On an Agou cavy-the area of the belt which has red, orange, cream, or white surface color-
without cking.
, What are Bonnet Strings?
Bonnet Strings are streaks of color extending from the chine area of an Agou or Solid Ticked
animal that do not exhibit an even cking pa1ern.
What is Brassy? What variety does it apply too?
Brassy is a term applied to Creams when the color is too dark and too harsh rather than the
pale, delicate shade called for in the color descrip on.
What is a crest?
A Crest is a rose1e found of the forehead of the White Crested cavies.
What is Faking?
Faking is any change in the external appearance of a cavy on exhibi on, with the intent to
deceive. A disqualifica on in all breeds.
Is Faking acceptable in 4-H?
NO
What is a fault?
A fault is any failures of a cavy, which although not serious enough to warrant a DQ, detract
from the overall perfec on of the animal.
What's the difference between a fault and a DQ?
A fault cannot disqualify an animal from compe on and is less serious than a DQ.
What breed does the term Gu1er apply to?
Abyssinian and Abyssinian Sa n, White Crested and Coronet
What is Impac on?
Impac on is a condi on arising from an accumula on of wood shavings, hair and/ or condensed
fecal material found within the perineal pouch. Usually seen in Senior Boars.
Is Impac on a DQ?
Yes
If a Cavy has more allouted number of toes, what would you call this condi on?
Polydactylism
2026
What are the weight classifica ons for the classes?
12 to 22 oz. for Junior, 22 to 32 oz for Intermediates, 32+ oz for Seniors
Name some of the thirteen breeds.
Abyssinia, Abyssinia Sa n, America, American Sa n, Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian Sa n, Silkie,
Silkie Sa n, Teddy, Teddy Sa n, Texel, White Crested.
Name some of the problems guinea pigs can get.
Colds, Scurvy, Impac ons for the males, mites
The term Guinea Pig came from the country of Guinea in Africa. T/F
False. Peru
Cavies must have a specific vitamin to prevent Scurvy. What is this vitamin?
Vitamin C
How many teats does a sow have?
2
What is an Agou ?
A group of veri es which have a dis nct cking color pa1ern over the en re animal, except the
belly. The belly hair matches the p color and should be cleaned and devoid of cking.
What is balance?
Balance refers to type; shape of conforma on. An orderly and pleasing arrangement of physical
characteris cs so as to present a harmonious appearance.
What are Bare Spots?
Bare Spots are sec ons of the cavy en rely hairless.
What's a Belly Band?
On an Agou cavy-the area of the belt which has red, orange, cream, or white surface color-
without cking.
, What are Bonnet Strings?
Bonnet Strings are streaks of color extending from the chine area of an Agou or Solid Ticked
animal that do not exhibit an even cking pa1ern.
What is Brassy? What variety does it apply too?
Brassy is a term applied to Creams when the color is too dark and too harsh rather than the
pale, delicate shade called for in the color descrip on.
What is a crest?
A Crest is a rose1e found of the forehead of the White Crested cavies.
What is Faking?
Faking is any change in the external appearance of a cavy on exhibi on, with the intent to
deceive. A disqualifica on in all breeds.
Is Faking acceptable in 4-H?
NO
What is a fault?
A fault is any failures of a cavy, which although not serious enough to warrant a DQ, detract
from the overall perfec on of the animal.
What's the difference between a fault and a DQ?
A fault cannot disqualify an animal from compe on and is less serious than a DQ.
What breed does the term Gu1er apply to?
Abyssinian and Abyssinian Sa n, White Crested and Coronet
What is Impac on?
Impac on is a condi on arising from an accumula on of wood shavings, hair and/ or condensed
fecal material found within the perineal pouch. Usually seen in Senior Boars.
Is Impac on a DQ?
Yes
If a Cavy has more allouted number of toes, what would you call this condi on?
Polydactylism
