Is a Cavie a rabbit?
A cavy is commonly known as a guinea pig. The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the rabbit and cavy industry. There are over 40 different breeds of rabbits in the United States alone!
How many different breeds of cavies guinea pigs does the Arba promote?
The ARBA also actively promotes 13 different breeds of cavies (commonly known as guinea pigs). The cavy breeds are also distinct and compete at the national convention along with rabbits, as well as local shows across North America and other countries.
How many guinea pig breeds are there?
Peruvian guinea pigSkinny pigAbyssinian guinea pigAmerican Guinea PigTeddy guinea pigSheltie guinea pig
Guinea pig/Breeds
Are cavies and guinea pigs the same?
Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are a domesticated species of rodent (Cavia porcellus). They were originally native to South America. However, they have been popular for thousands of years as pets and as food, and this species no longer exists in the wild. The Incas domesticated Guinea pigs more than 3,000 years ago.
How big do cavies get?
8 to 16 inches
What is the average size of a guinea pig? Guinea pigs are reasonably large for rodents, weighing 500 to 1,500 grams (roughly 1 to 3 pounds) and having a body 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 inches) long.
What does ARBA stand for?
ARBA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARBA | American Rare Breed Association (dogs) |
| ARBA | American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. |
| ARBA | American Reference Books Annual (guide to reference books) |
| ARBA | Army Review Boards Agency |
How much do white crested guinea pigs cost?
Availability: White Crested’s of show and breeding quality are hard to find, but pet quality White Cresteds can be found with less difficulty. Prices are usually around $10 to $20 depending on quality. Guinea Pigs come in many varieties and are readily available at pet stores, shelters, and rescues.
Why do they call guinea pigs cavies?
Going from the complicated guinea pig name to the name cavy or cavies, the reason for these names are much easier to trace. The taxonomic name for guinea pigs is Cavia porcellus, indicating the genus Cavia and species porcellus. Cavy and its plural form, cavies, derives from the genus Cavia.
What’s the biggest guinea pig breed?
The Rex is by far the largest breed of all the guinea pigs out there, measuring in at a rather impressive 43 cm or 17 inches long as an adult. Keeping in mind that the average breed is between 10 and 12 inches, this means the Rex is almost one and a half times bigger than other guinea pig breeds.
What does proven rabbit mean?
Proven: a doe or buck that have successfully proven to produce offspring. Pseudo pregnancy: a doe behaving as if pregnant but is not. Putty nose: a white marking or spot on a coloured rabbit, or a lack of fur on the nose.
What does red eyes on a guinea pig mean?
Conjunctivitis. The most common types of conjunctivitis are infectious or allergic conjunctivitis. Infections caused by bacteria or viruses can lead to conjunctivitis in guinea pigs. The symptoms seen can include a sore red-looking eye and ocular discharge (ranging from white to yellow/green).