General Fault of Cavy

General Fault All Breed Cavy

Fault are shortcoming of imperfections that detract from the general appearance of the animal. Narrow shoulder or mid-section; Mandolin-shape; Sway-back; Bony or protruding hips; Squared or flattened hip or rump; Pinched hindquarters; Cow hocks; Specimen shedding or otherwise out if condition (but not diseased); Urine stains; Broken toenails; Poor ear carriage; Poor eye color; Flabby or overly fat; Thin and extremely poor flesh; Stray colored hairs in all varieties; Skin tags, slit or torn ears.

Note: Where, in the judge's opinion, the ears are torn or ripped due to insertion of an ear tags, it is recommended that the cavy not be penalized.