The Cavy Competitions

The cavy competitions at the show have been run continuously since the 1977 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

However, 1977 was not their first showing. Cavies made a brief appearance from 1871-1876, although they were then referred to as guinea pigs. There was only one class during this period, which was for a pair of guinea pigs.

When cavies returned in 1977, there was one class for each type, in which males or females could be entered. Types included:

• Shiba Mina Yak
• Peruvian
• Wombat Peruvian & Sheltie
• Abyssinian
• Golden Agouti
• English Reds
• Himalayan
• Creams
• Buff
• Blacks
• Golden
• Any other self colour
• Any other recognised breed
• Baby Long Hairs & Baby Abyssinian
• Baby Short Hairs