Post by petersons cavies - ADMIN on Nov 8, 2007 17:58:52 GMT
Rex Breeding Satndards
Head, Eyes, EarsHead – to be short and broad, with a gently curving profile
Muzzle – to be of good width and rounded at the nostrils
Eyes – to be large, bright and bold and set with good width between
Ears – to be large and drooping, with lower rim parallel to the ground and set with good with between
Body Shape
To have a short, cobby body, thick-set, with good width across shoulders
To be fit and of good substance, with plenty of firm flesh covering the shoulders
To have a good size appropriate to age
Coat Appearance
To have a crimped, erect coat appearing dense and even all over the body, with no areas of flatness or with coat tending to lie down
Guard hairs to be removed. Bell to be well covered
Coat length to be no more than 1.2cm (0.5inches) in length, preferably shorter
Coat Feel of which
Density – to have thick, dense coat all over the body
Springiness – To be springy and resilient when brushed with the palm of the hand, readily returning to the original erect appearance.
Texture – to be coarse to the touch, particularly on the top of the back, with allowance for a slightly less coarse feel to sides.
To be clean and free from grease.
Points
Head, Eye, Ears = 20
Body Shape = 15
Coat Appearance = 20
Coat Feel = 45
Total = 100
Description Of Colour
The following notes define the main colour groups and give guidance on the correct classes to enter when exhibiting:
Solid Colour: The cavy must be totally of one colour. Any coloured hairs visible on the surface of the coat mean that is should be shown as Any Other Colour (AOC). A solid Rex which darkens at its points which age should continue to be shown as a Solid Colour throughout it show career. White Rex that show colouring of hair on the nose and feet similar to the points on a Himalayan should be shown as AOC.
Agouti: The cavy must be totally Agouti, although normal Agouti belly colour is allowed. Cavies showing faults that occur in Smooth Agoutis, such as Eye Circles, lightness on chest, solid feet or belly colour extending onto legs or body are still Agoutis. Any patches of colour, no matter how small, mean that a cavy cannot be shown in this class.
Agouti Bi-Colour: A bi-coloured cavy where one of the colours of Agouti. Golden Agouti and Golden, Silver Agouti and White are common examples of Rex Agouti Bi-Colours.
AOC: Any other colour Rex Cavy that does not conform to the above categories e.g. Argente Rex, Himalayan Rex, Dalmation Rex.
Guidance Notes
The Rex is a short-coated cavy with a rexoid coat that should appear crimped and erect from the body. The feel of the coat is particularly important, being dense and even all over the body but springy and resilient to the touch. Colour and Coat Markings are used only to divide Rex Classes at shows. No points are awarded for Colour or Coat Markings.
Whilst the preference is for a curly or wave belly, a straight one should not be unduly penalised. Allowance should be made for the fact that younger exhibits will generally have a softer coat.
Specific Disqualifications
Rosettes, partial Rosettes.
Areas of coat lying in a different direction from the desirable lie of coat.
Specific Faults
Extreme tendency for parting in centre of back
Coat length over 1.2cm (0.5 inches)
Soft coat on top of body
Presence of guard hairs
Thanks to pimms pages for this information
Head, Eyes, EarsHead – to be short and broad, with a gently curving profile
Muzzle – to be of good width and rounded at the nostrils
Eyes – to be large, bright and bold and set with good width between
Ears – to be large and drooping, with lower rim parallel to the ground and set with good with between
Body Shape
To have a short, cobby body, thick-set, with good width across shoulders
To be fit and of good substance, with plenty of firm flesh covering the shoulders
To have a good size appropriate to age
Coat Appearance
To have a crimped, erect coat appearing dense and even all over the body, with no areas of flatness or with coat tending to lie down
Guard hairs to be removed. Bell to be well covered
Coat length to be no more than 1.2cm (0.5inches) in length, preferably shorter
Coat Feel of which
Density – to have thick, dense coat all over the body
Springiness – To be springy and resilient when brushed with the palm of the hand, readily returning to the original erect appearance.
Texture – to be coarse to the touch, particularly on the top of the back, with allowance for a slightly less coarse feel to sides.
To be clean and free from grease.
Points
Head, Eye, Ears = 20
Body Shape = 15
Coat Appearance = 20
Coat Feel = 45
Total = 100
Description Of Colour
The following notes define the main colour groups and give guidance on the correct classes to enter when exhibiting:
Solid Colour: The cavy must be totally of one colour. Any coloured hairs visible on the surface of the coat mean that is should be shown as Any Other Colour (AOC). A solid Rex which darkens at its points which age should continue to be shown as a Solid Colour throughout it show career. White Rex that show colouring of hair on the nose and feet similar to the points on a Himalayan should be shown as AOC.
Agouti: The cavy must be totally Agouti, although normal Agouti belly colour is allowed. Cavies showing faults that occur in Smooth Agoutis, such as Eye Circles, lightness on chest, solid feet or belly colour extending onto legs or body are still Agoutis. Any patches of colour, no matter how small, mean that a cavy cannot be shown in this class.
Agouti Bi-Colour: A bi-coloured cavy where one of the colours of Agouti. Golden Agouti and Golden, Silver Agouti and White are common examples of Rex Agouti Bi-Colours.
AOC: Any other colour Rex Cavy that does not conform to the above categories e.g. Argente Rex, Himalayan Rex, Dalmation Rex.
Guidance Notes
The Rex is a short-coated cavy with a rexoid coat that should appear crimped and erect from the body. The feel of the coat is particularly important, being dense and even all over the body but springy and resilient to the touch. Colour and Coat Markings are used only to divide Rex Classes at shows. No points are awarded for Colour or Coat Markings.
Whilst the preference is for a curly or wave belly, a straight one should not be unduly penalised. Allowance should be made for the fact that younger exhibits will generally have a softer coat.
Specific Disqualifications
Rosettes, partial Rosettes.
Areas of coat lying in a different direction from the desirable lie of coat.
Specific Faults
Extreme tendency for parting in centre of back
Coat length over 1.2cm (0.5 inches)
Soft coat on top of body
Presence of guard hairs
Thanks to pimms pages for this information