Pet Show Information
Capital Country Cavy Club also has Pet Shows for the pet guinea pig, they may be entered on the day.
These shows are held along side our standard breed shows.
You do not need to be a member of the club but membership is encouraged.
Pet guinea pigs are usually judged on temperament, friendliness, ease of handling, cleanliness and condition. In addition there are novelty classes such as fastest eater, fancy dress, and so on. It is all about fun and learning.
It is a good idea to bathe your cavy a few days before the show using a small-animal shampoo to freshen him/her up. If he is an adult boar, you will need to clean his grease gland (just above where his tail would be if he had one) with a soft brush and something like tea-tree oil. Rinse thoroughly. His or her claws should also be clipped. Just remove the tips.
It is advisable not to feed carrot, beetroot or other staining vegetables to your cavy before a show, especially if s/he is white or a light colour. An orange or red mouth is not a good look.
The guinea pig(s) should be taken to the show in a secure carry cage such as a cat cage, preferably with something to snuggle into like a towel. Remember it will be a new experience with lots of noise and strange people rushing about so s/he will need to feel secure.
There is also a colouring-in competition for the young people who may not own a guinea pig but want to come along and check out all the fun. There are prizes for the best colouring-in's
These shows are held along side our standard breed shows.
You do not need to be a member of the club but membership is encouraged.
Pet guinea pigs are usually judged on temperament, friendliness, ease of handling, cleanliness and condition. In addition there are novelty classes such as fastest eater, fancy dress, and so on. It is all about fun and learning.
It is a good idea to bathe your cavy a few days before the show using a small-animal shampoo to freshen him/her up. If he is an adult boar, you will need to clean his grease gland (just above where his tail would be if he had one) with a soft brush and something like tea-tree oil. Rinse thoroughly. His or her claws should also be clipped. Just remove the tips.
It is advisable not to feed carrot, beetroot or other staining vegetables to your cavy before a show, especially if s/he is white or a light colour. An orange or red mouth is not a good look.
The guinea pig(s) should be taken to the show in a secure carry cage such as a cat cage, preferably with something to snuggle into like a towel. Remember it will be a new experience with lots of noise and strange people rushing about so s/he will need to feel secure.
There is also a colouring-in competition for the young people who may not own a guinea pig but want to come along and check out all the fun. There are prizes for the best colouring-in's
