Crescent Cavies
The Tri and Bi colour
I have many variations of tri (and a few bi). Combinations of gold (red), black, slate, chocolate, cream, lilac and white.
For now type and coat are paramount. Ears and eyes on some may need some work but I have definitely seen improvements in coat and type.
For now type and coat are paramount. Ears and eyes on some may need some work but I have definitely seen improvements in coat and type.
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The Silver & Lemon Agouti's
It is kind of frustrating to love so many different colours/patterns!
I love Silver and Lemon Agouti. Fortunately they work well together. The silver boar went to this Lemon Agouti and produced these two lovely sows (one is silver and the other is a bi-silver and white)
2024; I have kept 4 silver agouti Teddys and a cinnamon. As of May 2024 all 5 appear to be pregnant.
I am also using one of our smooth coated silver agouti girls (bred from one of the teddy sows) to assist in producing further silvers and also to improve the ear and eye (as hers are really lovely)
The lemon agouti sows are now living their retirement with some breeding sows as they still enjoy being Aunty or Granny/Great Granny to the babies.
Aug 24, a huge surprise with a litter of 2 from one of the lemon agouti girls and she is being a super mum!
I love Silver and Lemon Agouti. Fortunately they work well together. The silver boar went to this Lemon Agouti and produced these two lovely sows (one is silver and the other is a bi-silver and white)
2024; I have kept 4 silver agouti Teddys and a cinnamon. As of May 2024 all 5 appear to be pregnant.
I am also using one of our smooth coated silver agouti girls (bred from one of the teddy sows) to assist in producing further silvers and also to improve the ear and eye (as hers are really lovely)
The lemon agouti sows are now living their retirement with some breeding sows as they still enjoy being Aunty or Granny/Great Granny to the babies.
Aug 24, a huge surprise with a litter of 2 from one of the lemon agouti girls and she is being a super mum!
Silver agouti A-B-P-crcr-E-ssrnrn
Each hair of a silver agouti consists of black hair with silver/white tip - except the belly which is silver/white - and the eyes are dark with a ruby cast.
The agouti allele can hide the self allele (Aa), solid allele (AAr), white/himalayan allele (crca), brindle/broken (Eep), non-extension (Ee), chocolate (b) and the pink-eyed dilutes (p).
It cannot hide the tan pattern gene (Aat results in silver/white eye circles and pea spots).
Lemon agouti A-B-P-cd-E-ssrnrn
Black hairs with cream tips/belly and dark eyes.
Each hair of a silver agouti consists of black hair with silver/white tip - except the belly which is silver/white - and the eyes are dark with a ruby cast.
The agouti allele can hide the self allele (Aa), solid allele (AAr), white/himalayan allele (crca), brindle/broken (Eep), non-extension (Ee), chocolate (b) and the pink-eyed dilutes (p).
It cannot hide the tan pattern gene (Aat results in silver/white eye circles and pea spots).
Lemon agouti A-B-P-cd-E-ssrnrn
Black hairs with cream tips/belly and dark eyes.
The Argente's
Mr Fox is a Bi - Golden/Lilac Argente (Deep lilac under-colour with golden ticking. Belly golden)
He has produced a cracking son when bred with my Bi- agouti sow and from another pairing I got a Lemon/Lilac Argente sow. (Deep lilac under-colour with lemon ticking. Belly lemon)
Mr Fox was bred by Chamblue Cavies and there are some videos of him before he moved to Crescent Cavies on her YouTube Channel.
Mr Fox is now living in happy retirement with one of his grandsons.
He has produced a cracking son when bred with my Bi- agouti sow and from another pairing I got a Lemon/Lilac Argente sow. (Deep lilac under-colour with lemon ticking. Belly lemon)
Mr Fox was bred by Chamblue Cavies and there are some videos of him before he moved to Crescent Cavies on her YouTube Channel.
Mr Fox is now living in happy retirement with one of his grandsons.
The pink eye dilution gene p produces what is referred to as an Argente. The colour combinations that are possible for normal Agoutis are repeated here but with Lilac or Beige as the base colour.
Outcrosses in black & gold
All three (now adults) have nice coats and compliment each other.
Two babies both went to help another exhibitor, the gold baby had a super coat (I should have kept her!)
This line is now retired and in pet homes.
Two babies both went to help another exhibitor, the gold baby had a super coat (I should have kept her!)
This line is now retired and in pet homes.
Below some of the piggies I have sold (you can't keep them all!)
A few pets!
I'm a sucker for a few pretty pets too!
The Teddy breed standard
Head, Eyes & Ears
Head to be short and broad, with a gently curving profile. 20 Points
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 & set with good width between.
Body Shape
To have short, cobby body; thick-set, with good width across shoulders. 15 Points
To be fit and of good substance, with plenty of firm flesh covering shoulders.
To have good size appropriate to age.
Coat Appearance
To have a short, raised coat of even length, with a definite lie from the rump towards the head.
There should be a visible fringe (‘cap’) due to the forward orientation of the coat. 30 Points
To appear dense and even all over the body, with no areas of flatness.
Guard hairs to be removed. Coat on the belly to be well-covered.
Coat length to be no more than 1.2 cm (0.5 inches) in length, with a shorter length preferable.
Coat Feel 35 Points
(of which) Density - To have thick, dense coat all over the body. (15)
Bounciness - To have a bouncy feel when brushed with the hand. (10)
Texture - To be plush but slightly harsh to the touch. (10)
To be clean and free from grease.
TOTAL POINTS 100
Head to be short and broad, with a gently curving profile. 20 Points
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 & set with good width between.
Body Shape
To have short, cobby body; thick-set, with good width across shoulders. 15 Points
To be fit and of good substance, with plenty of firm flesh covering shoulders.
To have good size appropriate to age.
Coat Appearance
To have a short, raised coat of even length, with a definite lie from the rump towards the head.
There should be a visible fringe (‘cap’) due to the forward orientation of the coat. 30 Points
To appear dense and even all over the body, with no areas of flatness.
Guard hairs to be removed. Coat on the belly to be well-covered.
Coat length to be no more than 1.2 cm (0.5 inches) in length, with a shorter length preferable.
Coat Feel 35 Points
(of which) Density - To have thick, dense coat all over the body. (15)
Bounciness - To have a bouncy feel when brushed with the hand. (10)
Texture - To be plush but slightly harsh to the touch. (10)
To be clean and free from grease.
TOTAL POINTS 100
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