How to Show and Present your Baldwin Cavies
- Baldwin pigs must be presented to the Judges on a show board which has a 1cm thick wadding under a washable cover by their owners.
- There are two removable plain coloured covers to be used. Light covers to be used with dark coloured pigs and dark covers to be used with light coloured pigs.
- Failure to adhere to this rule will result in a Disqualification from that show.
Head:
The animal must have a short and wide head with a shapely, Roman arched profile.
The nose should have a good length. Good width which flow around the nostrils.
There must be whiskers around the muzzle.
Eyes:
Should be large, round and appealing.
Ears:
Must be large and falling with ear edges pointing down toward the table and with a good width between
Body shape:
Must have a short 'cobby' body with broad, well placed shoulders.
Should be well fed and have a good substance with a solid body.
Must have a good size that supports the animal's age.
Skin:
Must be neat, clean, smooth, elastic and warm. It should not be dry, oily or cold.
There must be visible wrinkles around the neck and legs. The more wrinkles, the better.
MINOR FAULTS: Visible scars as a result of the use of razor blades.
Allergic reaction caused by depilatory creams.
Spots found on the skin.
Penalised according to any hair found that has not fully shedded.
Judging Score Points:
Head Eyes and Ears 30
Body shape 20
Wrinkles and folds 15
Condition of Skin 15
Presentation 20
Total 100