Coronets are special to me because they are unique. Simply put, no other breed compares to them. Their flowing hair, parted, crown on the head … Initially, the coronets were descended from the Sheltie , but now I clearly understand that the breed exists on its own, with many differences, starting at least with how they are shown on display. […]
Rare breeds are the so-called new breeds, which are still quite rare and in some European countries, for example England, are not officially registered, so standards for these breeds do not yet exist, which prevents breeders of these pigs from obtaining titles of champions of the breed at large exhibitions and BIS (Best in Show). […]
The wool of such pigs grows constantly. These are not the easiest guinea pigs to care for and are not recommended for beginners. But in any case, these are excellent and very original pets, because you can not grow your pet’s coat to the “show” length, but regularly cut it to reasonable limits, especially in summer, when […]
Short-haired guinea pigs are those whose coats are less than 2.5 cm long. According to the American ACBA list, only three breeds are classified as shorthaired: American, American Satin and Crested. Meanwhile, in the European community of pig breeders, in addition to those listed above, the following breeds of guinea pigs, whose hair can be […]
Imagine yourself for a second as a participant in a television game: you are sitting in a studio, and as an assignment, the host asks you to name five dog breeds. It is unlikely that I will be mistaken in assuming that you coped with this task without difficulty. Now remember the five breeds of cats. Perhaps this […]
The color of pigs depends on the presence of two pigments. One is eumelanin, which produces black or brown colors. The other is phaeomelanin, which produces red or tan colors. If both pigments are present, the color will range from black to brown; if only eumelanin is present, the color will still be black or brown, but it may […]
Netherlands standard In the Netherlands, starting from 1.03.2000 – 1.03.2006, the tortie and white color was temporarily recognized, red and white was recognized for the time from 01.03.2005 – 01.03.2008. Place of origin: America Genetic formula: fz Distribution of points Type and structure – 20 points Size – 10 points Wool and elasticity – 20 […]
Standards for VETERANS OF PETS (pigs over 4 years old participate): Condition 30 Wool 30 Temperament 10 Paws / claws 10 Size 10 Teeth 5 Age 5 TOTAL: 100 points Condition: The mumps must be healthy and of good size and shape for their age. Points are reduced for electrified wool (static), lice (if the pig is exhibited […]
GROUPS: Selfies, Monochrome, Agouti, Spotted SCALE SCALE: Selfies Type 25 Wool 10 Ears 10 Eyes 10 Paws 5 Color 30 Condition 10 TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS: 100 Monochrome and Agouti Type 20 Wool 5 Ears 5 Eyes 10 Paws 5 Color: Approximation to the description of the variety 15 Distribution of markings and inclusions 30 Patterns […]
General Provisions 1. BODY PARTS Nose Muzzle Breast Front paw, four toes Side Hind paw, three toes Rounded back Short back Shoulders Withers Ear, rose petal, bald Curved bridge of the nose Eye, with a lively shine No tail 2. FEATURES WORKING FOR ALL BREEDS All standards for different breeds of gilts are subdivided […]
